BAG
Baguio City
Philippines
10,120 km
6,289 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,120 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BAG KGL
Airport Name Loakan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BAG KGL
ICAO Code RPUB HRYR
City Baguio City Kigali
Country Philippines Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,251 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.380000, 120.620000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baguio City (BAG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loakan Airport (BAG) in Baguio City, Philippines to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,120 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Philippines with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Baguio City, it's 15:06 in Kigali. 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 Kigali (KGL) to Baguio City (BAG) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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