BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
1,366 km
849 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,366 km
849 mi / 738 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BBY KGL
Airport Name Bambari Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBY KGL
ICAO Code FEFM HRYR
City Bambari Kigali
Country Central African Republic Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,549 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bambari (BBY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,366 kilometers (849 miles / 738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:06 in Bambari, it's 11:06 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,310 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 310° (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 Bambari Airport (BBY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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