BUD
Budapest
Hungary
5,595 km
3,477 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,595 km
3,477 mi / 3,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
166°
south southeast

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BUD KGL
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BUD KGL
ICAO Code LHBP HRYR
City Budapest Kigali
Country Hungary Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Budapest Africa/Kigali
Elevation 495 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Budapest (BUD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,595 kilometers (3,477 miles / 3,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Hungary 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 09:22 in Budapest, it's 10:22 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,364 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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