BFM
Mobile
United States
12,797 km
7,952 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,797 km
7,952 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BFM KGL
Airport Name Mobile International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BFM KGL
ICAO Code KBFM HRYR
City Mobile Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 26 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 30.630000, -88.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Mobile (BFM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile International Airport (BFM) in Mobile, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,797 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 United States 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 09:01 in Mobile, it's 17:01 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 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Mobile International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Mobile (BFM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Mobile International Airport (BFM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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