KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,382 km
3,965 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
6,382 km
3,965 mi / 3,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LIL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code KGL LIL
ICAO Code HRYR LFQQ
City Kigali Lille/Lesquin
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.560000, 3.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 6,382 kilometers (3,965 miles / 3,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 07:20 in Kigali, it's 06:20 in Lille/Lesquin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,702 feet between the two airports. Lille-Lesquin Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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