BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
8,358 km
5,194 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,358 km
5,194 mi / 4,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJD KGL
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BJD KGL
ICAO Code BIBK HRYR
City Bakkafjordur Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 14 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,358 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Iceland 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 15:10 in Bakkafjordur, it's 17:10 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,845 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bakkafjordur Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bakkafjordur (BJD) follows a heading of 343° (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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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