BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
1,118 km
695 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,118 km
695 mi / 604 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BCO KGL
Airport Name Baco Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BCO KGL
ICAO Code HABC HRYR
City Baco Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.780000, 36.560000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baco (BCO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,118 kilometers (695 miles / 604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Ethiopia with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Baco, it's 17:16 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Baco Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Baco (BCO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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