KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,137 km
3,813 miles
PIS
Poitiers/Biard
France
Distance
6,137 km
3,813 mi / 3,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PIS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Poitiers-Biard Airport
IATA Code KGL PIS
ICAO Code HRYR LFBI
City Kigali Poitiers/Biard
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 423 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.590000, 0.310000

Kigali (KGL) to Poitiers/Biard (PIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) in Poitiers/Biard, France is 6,137 kilometers (3,813 miles / 3,314 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 15:23 in Kigali, it's 14:23 in Poitiers/Biard.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,436 feet between the two airports. Poitiers-Biard Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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