BGM
Binghamton
United States
11,477 km
7,132 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,477 km
7,132 mi / 6,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

BGM KGL
Airport Name Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGM KGL
ICAO Code KBGM HRYR
City Binghamton Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,636 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -75.980000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Binghamton (BGM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) in Binghamton, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,477 kilometers (7,132 miles / 6,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 14:08 in Binghamton, it's 20:08 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 3,223 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Binghamton (BGM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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