BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
6,522 km
4,053 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,522 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BES KGL
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BES KGL
ICAO Code LFRB HRYR
City Brest/Guipavas Kigali
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 325 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,522 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 03:07 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,534 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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