BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
5,668 km
3,522 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,668 km
3,522 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIN KGL
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BIN KGL
ICAO Code OABN HRYR
City Bamiyan Kigali
Country Afghanistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8,367 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,668 kilometers (3,522 miles / 3,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Bamiyan, it's 23:20 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,508 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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