KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,781 km
3,592 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
5,781 km
3,592 mi / 3,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL OAI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code KGL OAI
ICAO Code HRYR OAIX
City Kigali Bagram
Country Rwanda Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.950000, 69.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 5,781 kilometers (3,592 miles / 3,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Rwanda with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Kigali, it's 00:00 in Bagram.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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