KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,146 km
3,819 miles
NIT
Niort/Souche
France
Distance
6,146 km
3,819 mi / 3,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NIT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Niort-Souche Airport
IATA Code KGL NIT
ICAO Code HRYR LFBN
City Kigali Niort/Souche
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.310000, -0.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Niort/Souche (NIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) in Niort/Souche, France is 6,146 kilometers (3,819 miles / 3,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 20:37 in Kigali, it's 19:37 in Niort/Souche.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,656 feet between the two airports. Niort-Souche Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Niort/Souche (NIT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 142° (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 Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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