BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
1,111 km
690 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,111 km
690 mi / 600 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BGU KGL
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGU KGL
ICAO Code FEFG HRYR
City Bangassou Kigali
Country Central African Republic Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,706 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bangassou (BGU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,111 kilometers (690 miles / 600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 03:35 in Bangassou, it's 04:35 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,153 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bangassou (BGU) 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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