BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
6,858 km
4,261 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,858 km
4,261 mi / 3,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
236°
southwest

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BXJ KGL
Airport Name Boralday Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BXJ KGL
ICAO Code UAAR HRYR
City Aima Ata Kigali
Country Kazakhstan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,344 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 76.880000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aima Ata (BXJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,858 kilometers (4,261 miles / 3,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 20:28 in Aima Ata, it's 17:28 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 2,515 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Boralday Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aima Ata (BXJ) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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