KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,482 km
2,163 miles
ZSE
St Pierre
RE
Distance
3,482 km
2,163 mi / 1,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ZSE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pierrefonds Airport
IATA Code KGL ZSE
ICAO Code HRYR FMEP
City Kigali St Pierre
Country Rwanda RE
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Reunion
Elevation 4,859 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.320000, 55.420000

Kigali (KGL) to St Pierre (ZSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) in St Pierre, RE is 3,482 kilometers (2,163 miles / 1,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with RE. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Kigali, it's 10:03 in St Pierre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,800 feet between the two airports. Pierrefonds Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from St Pierre (ZSE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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