KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,172 km
3,835 miles
XCR
Chalons/Vatry
France
Distance
6,172 km
3,835 mi / 3,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XCR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chalons-Vatry Air Base
IATA Code KGL XCR
ICAO Code HRYR LFOK
City Kigali Chalons/Vatry
Country Rwanda France
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,859 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.780000, 4.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Chalons/Vatry (XCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) in Chalons/Vatry, France is 6,172 kilometers (3,835 miles / 3,333 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 12:07 in Kigali, it's 11:07 in Chalons/Vatry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,272 feet between the two airports. Chalons-Vatry Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chalons/Vatry (XCR) 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 Chalons-Vatry Air Base (XCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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