Distance From Las Cruces International Airport to Kigali International Airport, LRU - KGL Distance

The distance from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8952 miles or 14406 kilometers or 7774 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 Las Cruces ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Las Cruces and Kigali takes around 20 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Las Cruces International Airport, Las Cruces, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 20 hours 34 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 • LRU - KGL

Kilometers		14406 km
Statute Miles		8952 miles
Nautical Miles		7774 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 34 minutes

Las Cruces International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - LRU to KGL Flight Path

Location of Las Cruces International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Las Cruces to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Las Cruces, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Las Cruces, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LRU - KGL

Time difference between Las Cruces (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 9 Hours.
Kigali time is 9 Hours ahead of Las Cruces.

Location	Local Time
Las Cruces (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:36:19 MST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-05, 11:36:19 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

Las Cruces International Airport (LRU / KLRU) Las Cruces, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda