BXE
Bakel
Senegal
5,048 km
3,137 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,048 km
3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
108°
east southeast

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BXE KGL
Airport Name Bakel Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BXE KGL
ICAO Code GOTB HRYR
City Bakel Kigali
Country Senegal Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kigali
Elevation 98 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bakel (BXE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,048 kilometers (3,137 miles / 2,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Bakel, it's 21:18 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,761 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bakel Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 293° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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