KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,788 km
3,597 miles
LWO
Lviv
Ukraine
Distance
5,788 km
3,597 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL LWO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lviv International Airport
IATA Code KGL LWO
ICAO Code HRYR UKLL
City Kigali Lviv
Country Rwanda Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,071 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.810000, 23.960000

Kigali (KGL) to Lviv (LWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lviv International Airport (LWO) in Lviv, Ukraine is 5,788 kilometers (3,597 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Kigali, it's 07:06 in Lviv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,788 feet between the two airports. Lviv International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lviv (LWO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Lviv International Airport (LWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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