BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
10,017 km
6,224 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,017 km
6,224 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Barbados
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BGI KGL
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGI KGL
ICAO Code TBPB HRYR
City Bridgetown Kigali
Country Barbados Rwanda
Timezone America/Barbados Africa/Kigali
Elevation 169 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,017 kilometers (6,224 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Barbados 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 15:46 in Bridgetown, it's 21:46 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 4,690 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 283° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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