Distance From Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Kigali International Airport, LIS - KGL Distance

The distance from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3762 miles or 6053 kilometers or 3267 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lisbon ( Portugal ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisbon and Kigali takes around 8 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Lisbon, Portugal to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 8 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LIS - KGL

Kilometers		6053 km
Statute Miles		3762 miles
Nautical Miles		3267 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 38 minutes

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - LIS to KGL Flight Path

Location of Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lisbon, Portugal and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIS - KGL

Time difference between Lisbon (Portugal) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours ahead of Lisbon.

Location	Local Time
Lisbon (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 13:52:56 WET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 15:52:56 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS / LPPT) Lisbon, Portugal

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda