BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
10,760 km
6,686 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,760 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

BBA KGL
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBA KGL
ICAO Code SCBA HRYR
City Balmaceda Kigali
Country Chile Rwanda
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,722 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,760 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Balmaceda, it's 04:36 in Kigali. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,137 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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