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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,848 km3,634 miles • 3,158 NM
Destination Airport
LFLLLYS
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Direct Distance
5,848 km
3,634 Statute Miles
3,158 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
526 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
338° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 51m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 45m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🇫🇷 France
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- City / Country: Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France
- ICAO Code: LFLL
- Coordinates: 45.7260°, 5.0901°
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Elevation: 821 ft
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