BMV
Buon Ma Thuot
Vietnam
8,754 km
5,439 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

BMV KGL
Airport Name Buon Ma Thuot Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BMV KGL
ICAO Code VVBM HRYR
City Buon Ma Thuot Kigali
Country Vietnam Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,729 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.670000, 108.120000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Buon Ma Thuot, it's 16:40 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,130 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Buon Ma Thuot Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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