BOA
Boma
DR Congo
1,943 km
1,207 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,943 km
1,207 mi / 1,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BOA KGL
Airport Name Boma Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BOA KGL
ICAO Code FZAJ HRYR
City Boma Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 26 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Boma (BOA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,943 kilometers (1,207 miles / 1,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 23:46 in Boma, it's 00:46 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Boma Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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