BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
9,450 km
5,872 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,450 km
5,872 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

BWN KGL
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BWN KGL
ICAO Code WBSB HRYR
City Bandar Seri Begawan Kigali
Country Brunei Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Brunei Africa/Kigali
Elevation 73 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,450 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Brunei 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 05:31 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 23:31 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 4,786 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Brunei International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 85° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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