Distance From Kigali International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, KGL - LYS Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 3634 miles or 5849 kilometers or 3156 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Lyon ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Lyon takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France is 8 hours 21 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 • KGL - LYS

Kilometers		5849 km
Statute Miles		3634 miles
Nautical Miles		3156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to LYS Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Lyon, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - LYS

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Lyon (France) is 1 Hours.
Lyon time is 1 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 12:23:12 CAT
Lyon (France)	2025-12-14, 11:23:12 CET

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) Lyon, France