BGH
Boghe
Mauritania
5,286 km
3,285 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,286 km
3,285 mi / 2,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGH KGL
Airport Name Abbaye Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGH KGL
ICAO Code GQNE HRYR
City Boghe Kigali
Country Mauritania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Kigali
Elevation 66 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.630000, -14.200000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Boghe (BGH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbaye Airport (BGH) in Boghe, Mauritania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,286 kilometers (3,285 miles / 2,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Boghe, it's 10:36 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,793 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Abbaye Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Boghe (BGH) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Abbaye Airport (BGH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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