KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,538 km
7,791 miles
LUT
New Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
12,538 km
7,791 mi / 6,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL LUT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport New Laura Airport
IATA Code KGL LUT
ICAO Code HRYR YLRS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -15.180000, 144.370000

Kigali (KGL) to New Laura Airport (LUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to New Laura Airport (LUT) in New Laura Airport, Australia is 12,538 kilometers (7,791 miles / 6,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Kigali, it's 10:33 in New Laura Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. New Laura Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from New Laura Airport (LUT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and New Laura Airport (LUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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