BVJ
Bovanenkovo
Russia
8,515 km
5,291 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,515 km
5,291 mi / 4,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
219°
southwest

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BVJ KGL
Airport Name Bovanenkovo Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BVJ KGL
ICAO Code USDB HRYR
City Bovanenkovo Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Africa/Kigali
Elevation 23 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 70.320000, 68.330000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bovanenkovo (BVJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bovanenkovo (BVJ) in Bovanenkovo, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,515 kilometers (5,291 miles / 4,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Bovanenkovo, it's 03:59 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,836 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bovanenkovo.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bovanenkovo (BVJ) 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 Bovanenkovo (BVJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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