BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
4,187 km
2,602 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,187 km
2,602 mi / 2,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BGW KGL
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGW KGL
ICAO Code ORBI HRYR
City Baghdad Kigali
Country Iraq Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Kigali
Elevation 114 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baghdad (BGW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,187 kilometers (2,602 miles / 2,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Baghdad, it's 14:16 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,745 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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