KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,227 km
3,870 miles
RHE
Reims/Champagne
France
Distance
6,227 km
3,870 mi / 3,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RHE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
IATA Code KGL RHE
ICAO Code HRYR LFSR
City Kigali Reims/Champagne
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.310000, 4.050000

Kigali (KGL) to Reims/Champagne (RHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport (RHE) in Reims/Champagne, France is 6,227 kilometers (3,870 miles / 3,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 22:43 in Kigali, it's 21:43 in Reims/Champagne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,547 feet between the two airports. Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Reims/Champagne (RHE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 148° (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 Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport (RHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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