BOD
Bordeaux/Merignac
France
6,033 km
3,749 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,033 km
3,749 mi / 3,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BOD KGL
Airport Name Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BOD KGL
ICAO Code LFBD HRYR
City Bordeaux/Merignac Kigali
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 162 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 44.830000, -0.720000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bordeaux/Merignac (BOD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (BOD) in Bordeaux/Merignac, France to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,033 kilometers (3,749 miles / 3,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 France 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 Bordeaux/Merignac, it's 16:10 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,697 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bordeaux/Merignac (BOD) follows a heading of 333° (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 Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (BOD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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