KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,288 km
3,286 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
5,288 km
3,286 mi / 2,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OXB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code KGL OXB
ICAO Code HRYR GGOV
City Kigali Bissau
Country Rwanda Guinea-Bissau
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Bissau
Elevation 4,859 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.890000, -15.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 5,288 kilometers (3,286 miles / 2,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Rwanda with Guinea-Bissau. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Kigali, it's 05:15 in Bissau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,730 feet between the two airports. Osvaldo Vieira International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Bissau (OXB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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