BGY
Bergamo
Italy
5,667 km
3,521 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,667 km
3,521 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
153°
south southeast

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BGY KGL
Airport Name Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGY KGL
ICAO Code LIME HRYR
City Bergamo Kigali
Country Italy Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kigali
Elevation 782 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 45.670000, 9.700000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bergamo (BGY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY) in Bergamo, Italy to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,667 kilometers (3,521 miles / 3,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Bergamo, it's 18:42 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,077 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bergamo (BGY) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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