BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
2,014 km
1,251 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,014 km
1,251 mi / 1,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BUQ KGL
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BUQ KGL
ICAO Code FVBU HRYR
City Bulawayo Kigali
Country Zimbabwe Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,359 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,014 kilometers (1,251 miles / 1,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Zimbabwe with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:02 in Bulawayo, it's 05:02 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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