BWG
Bowling Green
United States
12,475 km
7,752 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,475 km
7,752 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BWG KGL
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BWG KGL
ICAO Code KBWG HRYR
City Bowling Green Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 547 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,475 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Bowling Green, it's 17:45 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 4,312 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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