KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,629 km
3,497 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
5,629 km
3,497 mi / 3,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

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KGL QXB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code KGL QXB
ICAO Code HRYR LFMA
City Kigali Lyon
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 367 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.510000, 5.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 5,629 kilometers (3,497 miles / 3,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 23:17 in Kigali, it's 22:17 in Lyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,492 feet between the two airports. Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lyon (QXB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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