KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,760 km
2,336 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,760 km
2,336 mi / 2,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XBO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code KGL XBO
ICAO Code HRYR DFEA
City Kigali Boulsa
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.650000, -0.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 3,760 kilometers (2,336 miles / 2,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Kigali, it's 07:18 in Boulsa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,875 feet between the two airports. Boulsa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Boulsa (XBO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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