KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,260 km
3,889 miles
LBG
Paris
France
Distance
6,260 km
3,889 mi / 3,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

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KGL LBG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Paris-Le Bourget Airport
IATA Code KGL LBG
ICAO Code HRYR LFPB
City Kigali Paris
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.970000, 2.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Paris (LBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France is 6,260 kilometers (3,889 miles / 3,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Kigali, it's 00:30 in Paris.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,641 feet between the two airports. Paris-Le Bourget Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Paris (LBG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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