BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
1,672 km
1,039 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,672 km
1,039 mi / 903 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
82°
east

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BZV KGL
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BZV KGL
ICAO Code FCBB HRYR
City Brazzaville Kigali
Country Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,048 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,672 kilometers (1,039 miles / 903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Congo with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Brazzaville, it's 15:42 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,811 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Maya-Maya Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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