BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
1,501 km
933 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,501 km
933 mi / 810 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BBZ KGL
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BBZ KGL
ICAO Code FLZB HRYR
City Zambezi Kigali
Country Zambia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,538 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,501 kilometers (933 miles / 810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Zambezi, it's 16:35 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,321 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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