BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
798 km
496 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
798 km
496 mi / 431 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BZU KGL
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BZU KGL
ICAO Code FZKJ HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,378 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 798 kilometers (496 miles / 431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 01:21 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,481 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 312° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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