BSC
Bahia Solano
Colombia
11,969 km
7,437 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,969 km
7,437 mi / 6,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BSC KGL
Airport Name Jose Celestino Mutis Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BSC KGL
ICAO Code SKBS HRYR
City Bahia Solano Kigali
Country Colombia Rwanda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kigali
Elevation 80 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 6.200000, -77.390000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bahia Solano (BSC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC) in Bahia Solano, Colombia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,969 kilometers (7,437 miles / 6,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:57 in Bahia Solano, it's 17:57 in Kigali. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,779 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jose Celestino Mutis Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bahia Solano (BSC) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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