BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
6,161 km
3,828 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,161 km
3,828 mi / 3,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BVC KGL
Airport Name Rabil Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BVC KGL
ICAO Code GVBA HRYR
City Rabil Kigali
Country Cape Verde Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Africa/Kigali
Elevation 69 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Rabil (BVC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,161 kilometers (3,828 miles / 3,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Cape Verde with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Rabil, it's 13:40 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,790 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Rabil Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Rabil (BVC) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Rabil Airport (BVC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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