# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Metz/Frescaty (MZM)

> 6,127 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,127 km / 3,807 mi / 3,308 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 150° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:53 in Kigali, it's 01:53 in Metz/Frescaty)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,230 ft (MZM is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzm-metzfrescaty-metz-frescaty-ba-128-air-base/1ef266df-4ceb-61e2-9835-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Metz/Frescaty, France
- ICAO: LFSF
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 49.070000, 6.130000
- Elevation: 629 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzm-metzfrescaty-metz-frescaty-ba-128-air-base/1ef266df-4ceb-61e2-9835-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)