KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,696 km
2,918 miles
YEI
Bursa
Turkey
Distance
4,696 km
2,918 mi / 2,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL YEI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Bursa Yenisehir Airport
IATA Code KGL YEI
ICAO Code HRYR LTBR
City Kigali Bursa
Country Rwanda Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,859 ft 764 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.260000, 29.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Bursa (YEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) in Bursa, Turkey is 4,696 kilometers (2,918 miles / 2,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Turkey. 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 00:35 in Kigali, it's 01:35 in Bursa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,095 feet between the two airports. Bursa Yenisehir Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Bursa (YEI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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