Distance From Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Kigali International Airport, CDG - KGL Distance

The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3889 miles or 6259 kilometers or 3378 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Paris ( France ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paris and Kigali takes around 8 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 8 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CDG - KGL

Kilometers		6259 km
Statute Miles		3889 miles
Nautical Miles		3378 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 56 minutes

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CDG to KGL Flight Path

Location of Charles de Gaulle International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Paris to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paris, France and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Paris, France and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CDG - KGL

Time difference between Paris (France) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Paris.

Location	Local Time
Paris (France)	2025-12-16, 17:50:41 CET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 18:50:41 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG / LFPG) Paris, France

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda