BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
8,862 km
5,506 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,862 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BSE KGL
Airport Name Sematan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BSE KGL
ICAO Code WBGN HRYR
City Sematan Kigali
Country Malaysia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Kigali
Elevation 22 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sematan (BSE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,862 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Malaysia 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 03:04 in Sematan, it's 21:04 in Kigali. With a 6-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 4,837 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sematan Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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