BBM
Battambang
Cambodia
8,229 km
5,113 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,229 km
5,113 mi / 4,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

BBM KGL
Airport Name Battambang Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBM KGL
ICAO Code VDBG HRYR
City Battambang Kigali
Country Cambodia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 59 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 13.100000, 103.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Battambang (BBM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Battambang Airport (BBM) in Battambang, Cambodia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,229 kilometers (5,113 miles / 4,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Cambodia 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 17:44 in Battambang, it's 12:44 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,800 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Battambang Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Battambang (BBM) follows a heading of 76° (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 Battambang Airport (BBM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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