BMB
Bumbar
DR Congo
969 km
602 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
969 km
602 mi / 523 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BMB KGL
Airport Name Bumbar Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BMB KGL
ICAO Code FZFU HRYR
City Bumbar Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 2.180000, 22.480000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bumbar (BMB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bumbar Airport (BMB) in Bumbar, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 969 kilometers (602 miles / 523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Bumbar, it's 16:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bumbar Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bumbar (BMB) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Bumbar Airport (BMB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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