BUS
Batumi
Georgia
4,982 km
3,096 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,982 km
3,096 mi / 2,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Tbilisi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BUS KGL
Airport Name Batumi International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BUS KGL
ICAO Code UGSB HRYR
City Batumi Kigali
Country Georgia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tbilisi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 105 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 41.610000, 41.600000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Batumi (BUS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batumi International Airport (BUS) in Batumi, Georgia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,982 kilometers (3,096 miles / 2,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Batumi, it's 11:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,754 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Batumi International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Batumi (BUS) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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