BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
5,021 km
3,120 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,021 km
3,120 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
143°
southeast

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BJA KGL
Airport Name Soummam Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BJA KGL
ICAO Code DAAE HRYR
City Bejaia Kigali
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 20 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bejaia (BJA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,021 kilometers (3,120 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Algeria with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Bejaia, it's 07:49 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Soummam Airport.

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

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