BIM
South Bimini
Bahamas
12,043 km
7,483 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
83°
east

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BIM KGL
Airport Name South Bimini Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BIM KGL
ICAO Code MYBS HRYR
City South Bimini Kigali
Country Bahamas Rwanda
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, -79.260000 -1.970000, 30.140000

South Bimini (BIM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Bimini Airport (BIM) in South Bimini, Bahamas to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bahamas with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in South Bimini, it's 21:05 in Kigali. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than South Bimini Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to South Bimini (BIM) follows a heading of 296° (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 South Bimini Airport (BIM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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