BGZ
Braga
Portugal
6,210 km
3,859 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,210 km
3,859 mi / 3,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
131°
southeast

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BGZ KGL
Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BGZ KGL
ICAO Code LPBR HRYR
City Braga Kigali
Country Portugal Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 247 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Braga (BGZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,210 kilometers (3,859 miles / 3,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Portugal 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 04:46 in Braga, it's 06:46 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,612 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Braga Municipal Aerodrome.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Braga (BGZ) follows a heading of 326° (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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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