BKA
Moscow
Russia
6,444 km
4,004 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,444 km
4,004 mi / 3,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
189°
south

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BKA KGL
Airport Name Bykovo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BKA KGL
ICAO Code UUBB HRYR
City Moscow Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Kigali
Elevation 427 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 38.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Moscow (BKA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bykovo Airport (BKA) in Moscow, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,444 kilometers (4,004 miles / 3,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Russia 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 07:41 in Moscow, it's 06:41 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,432 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bykovo Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Moscow (BKA) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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