EDM
La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs
France
6,226 km
3,869 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,226 km
3,869 mi / 3,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EDM KGL
Airport Name La Roche-sur-Yon Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EDM KGL
ICAO Code LFRI HRYR
City La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs Kigali
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 299 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 46.700000, -1.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,226 kilometers (3,869 miles / 3,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 09:45 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, it's 10:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,560 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than La Roche-sur-Yon Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) 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 La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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