Distance From Lukala Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Lukala Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1106 miles or 1780 kilometers or 961 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 Lukala ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukala and Kigali takes around 2 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukala Airport, Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 2 hours 32 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 • - KGL

Kilometers		1780 km
Statute Miles		1106 miles
Nautical Miles		961 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 32 minutes

Lukala Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Lukala.

Location	Local Time
Lukala (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-19, 03:45:47 WAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 04:45:47 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

Lukala Airport ( / FZAP) Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda