KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,450 km
2,765 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
4,450 km
2,765 mi / 2,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL UCN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code KGL UCN
ICAO Code HRYR GLBU
City Kigali Buchanan
Country Rwanda Liberia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,859 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.170000, -9.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 4,450 kilometers (2,765 miles / 2,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Liberia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Kigali, it's 21:28 in Buchanan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,818 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 99° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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