BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
1,473 km
915 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,473 km
915 mi / 795 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGF KGL
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGF KGL
ICAO Code FEFF HRYR
City Bangui Kigali
Country Central African Republic Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,208 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bangui (BGF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,473 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Bangui, it's 01:49 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,651 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 299° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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