BXO
Buochs
Switzerland
5,841 km
3,629 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,841 km
3,629 mi / 3,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BXO KGL
Airport Name Buochs Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BXO KGL
ICAO Code LSZC HRYR
City Buochs Kigali
Country Switzerland Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,475 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 46.970000, 8.400000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Buochs (BXO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buochs Airport (BXO) in Buochs, Switzerland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,841 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Switzerland 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 05:53 in Buochs, it's 06:53 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,384 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Buochs Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Buochs (BXO) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Buochs Airport (BXO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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