BMX
Big Mountain
United States
13,617 km
8,461 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,617 km
8,461 mi / 7,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

BMX KGL
Airport Name Big Mountain Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BMX KGL
ICAO Code PABM HRYR
City Big Mountain Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Kigali
Elevation 663 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 59.360000, -155.260000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Big Mountain (BMX) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,617 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Big Mountain, it's 13:56 in Kigali. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,196 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Big Mountain Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Big Mountain (BMX) follows a heading of 3° (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 Big Mountain Airport (BMX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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