BYJ
Beja
Portugal
5,923 km
3,680 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,923 km
3,680 mi / 3,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
130°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BYJ KGL
Airport Name Beja International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BYJ KGL
ICAO Code LPBJ HRYR
City Beja Kigali
Country Portugal Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 636 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 38.080000, -7.930000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Beja (BYJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beja International Airport (BYJ) in Beja, Portugal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,923 kilometers (3,680 miles / 3,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Portugal 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 17:29 in Beja, it's 18:29 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,223 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Beja International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Beja (BYJ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Beja International Airport (BYJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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