KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,967 km
5,572 miles
UGA
Bulgan
Mongolia
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
40°
northeast

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KGL UGA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Bulgan Airport
IATA Code KGL UGA
ICAO Code HRYR ZMBN
City Kigali Bulgan
Country Rwanda Mongolia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,311 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.850000, 103.480000

Kigali (KGL) to Bulgan (UGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Bulgan Airport (UGA) in Bulgan, Mongolia is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mongolia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Kigali, it's 21:58 in Bulgan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bulgan (UGA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Bulgan Airport (UGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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