KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,276 km
3,900 miles
NTE
Nantes
France
Distance
6,276 km
3,900 mi / 3,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NTE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nantes Atlantique Airport
IATA Code KGL NTE
ICAO Code HRYR LFRS
City Kigali Nantes
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.150000, -1.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Nantes (NTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France is 6,276 kilometers (3,900 miles / 3,389 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 13:35 in Kigali, it's 12:35 in Nantes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,769 feet between the two airports. Nantes Atlantique Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nantes (NTE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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