IXB
Siliguri
India
6,996 km
4,347 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,996 km
4,347 mi / 3,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
253°
west southwest

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IXB KGL
Airport Name Bagdogra Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IXB KGL
ICAO Code VEBD HRYR
City Siliguri Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 412 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, 88.330000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Siliguri (IXB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in Siliguri, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,996 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 India 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 13:48 in Siliguri, it's 10:18 in Kigali. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,447 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bagdogra Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Siliguri (IXB) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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