BIO
Bilbao
Spain
6,018 km
3,739 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,018 km
3,739 mi / 3,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BIO KGL
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BIO KGL
ICAO Code LEBB HRYR
City Bilbao Kigali
Country Spain Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Kigali
Elevation 138 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bilbao (BIO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,018 kilometers (3,739 miles / 3,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Spain with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Bilbao, it's 12:58 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,721 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bilbao Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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