BKB
Bikaner
India
5,681 km
3,530 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,681 km
3,530 mi / 3,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
241°
west southwest

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BKB KGL
Airport Name Nal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BKB KGL
ICAO Code VIBK HRYR
City Bikaner Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 750 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 28.070000, 73.210000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bikaner (BKB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nal Airport (BKB) in Bikaner, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,681 kilometers (3,530 miles / 3,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 India 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 16:47 in Bikaner, it's 13:17 in Kigali. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,109 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Nal Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bikaner (BKB) follows a heading of 51° (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 Nal Airport (BKB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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