BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,609 km
7,213 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,609 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
91°
east

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Airport Comparison

BOG KGL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BOG KGL
ICAO Code SKBO HRYR
City Bogota Kigali
Country Colombia Rwanda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8,361 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bogota (BOG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,609 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Colombia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Bogota, it's 12:39 in Kigali. With a 7-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 3,502 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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