KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,802 km
3,605 miles
MEN
Mende/Brenoux
France
Distance
5,802 km
3,605 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MEN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mende-Brenoux Airport
IATA Code KGL MEN
ICAO Code HRYR LFNB
City Kigali Mende/Brenoux
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,362 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.500000, 3.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Mende/Brenoux (MEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mende-Brenoux Airport (MEN) in Mende/Brenoux, France is 5,802 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 13:37 in Kigali, it's 12:37 in Mende/Brenoux.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,497 feet between the two airports. Mende-Brenoux Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mende/Brenoux (MEN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Mende-Brenoux Airport (MEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.