BBW
Broken Bow
United States
13,359 km
8,301 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,359 km
8,301 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BBW KGL
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBW KGL
ICAO Code KBBW HRYR
City Broken Bow Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,546 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,359 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Broken Bow, it's 17:25 in Kigali. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,313 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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