BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
1,706 km
1,060 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,706 km
1,060 mi / 921 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BJR KGL
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BJR KGL
ICAO Code HABD HRYR
City Bahir Dar Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,978 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,706 kilometers (1,060 miles / 921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Bahir Dar, it's 04:44 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 28° (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 Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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