Distance From Kigali International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, KGL - LAX Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 9438 miles or 15188 kilometers or 8196 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Los Angeles takes around 21 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 21 hours 41 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 - LAX

Kilometers		15188 km
Statute Miles		9438 miles
Nautical Miles		8196 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 41 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to LAX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - LAX

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Los Angeles (United States) is 10 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 10 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-15, 10:33:04 CAT
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-01-15, 00:33:04 PST

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States