BBK
Kasane
Botswana
1,845 km
1,147 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,845 km
1,147 mi / 996 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
18°
north northeast

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BBK KGL
Airport Name Kasane Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBK KGL
ICAO Code FBKE HRYR
City Kasane Kigali
Country Botswana Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,289 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -17.830000, 25.160000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kasane (BBK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasane Airport (BBK) in Kasane, Botswana to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,845 kilometers (1,147 miles / 996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Botswana with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Kasane, it's 14:50 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,570 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kasane Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kasane (BBK) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Kasane Airport (BBK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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