BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
7,845 km
4,875 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,845 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

BWH KGL
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BWH KGL
ICAO Code WMKB HRYR
City Butterworth Kigali
Country Malaysia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Kigali
Elevation 11 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Butterworth (BWH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,845 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Malaysia 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 09:28 in Butterworth, it's 03:28 in Kigali. With a 6-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 4,848 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Butterworth Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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