# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Lukulu (LXU)

> 1,573 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,573 km / 977 mi / 849 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 208° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Zambia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:51 in Kigali, it's 00:51 in Lukulu)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,379 ft (LXU is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Lukulu Airport (LXU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxu-lukulu-lukulu-airport/1ef266de-daa6-6f46-8692-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lukulu, Zambia
- ICAO: FLLK
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -14.370000, 23.250000
- Elevation: 3,480 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lukulu Airport (LXU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lxu-lukulu-lukulu-airport/1ef266de-daa6-6f46-8692-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)