BOU
Bourges
France
6,087 km
3,782 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,087 km
3,782 mi / 3,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
145°
southeast

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BOU KGL
Airport Name Bourges Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BOU KGL
ICAO Code LFLD HRYR
City Bourges Kigali
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 529 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 47.060000, 2.370000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bourges (BOU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bourges Airport (BOU) in Bourges, France to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,087 kilometers (3,782 miles / 3,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 15:45 in Bourges, it's 16:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,330 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bourges Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bourges (BOU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Bourges Airport (BOU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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