BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
12,653 km
7,862 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,653 km
7,862 mi / 6,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
87°
east

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Airport Comparison

BEF KGL
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BEF KGL
ICAO Code MNBL HRYR
City Bluefileds Kigali
Country Nicaragua Rwanda
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Kigali
Elevation 20 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nicaragua with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Bluefileds, it's 23:51 in Kigali. With a 8-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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bluefields Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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