KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,824 km
1,134 miles
LVI
Livingstone
Zambia
Distance
1,824 km
1,134 mi / 985 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LVI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Livingstone Airport
IATA Code KGL LVI
ICAO Code HRYR FLLI
City Kigali Livingstone
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,302 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.820000, 25.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Livingstone (LVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia is 1,824 kilometers (1,134 miles / 985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Kigali, it's 03:31 in Livingstone.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,557 feet between the two airports. Livingstone Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Livingstone (LVI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Livingstone Airport (LVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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