BJM to KGL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 176 km (109 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KGL to BJM).
How far is it from Bujumbura to Kigali?
The great-circle distance between Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 176 km (109 mi, 95 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BJM to KGL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGL is roughly northeast of BJM.
How is the BJM to KGL route written in code?
The pair is written BJM-KGL in IATA codes and HBBA-HRYR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is BJM (HBBA), Kigali International Airport is KGL (HRYR).
| BJM | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| ICAO code | HBBA | HRYR |
| Country | Burundi | Rwanda |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Rank by connections | #760 | #378 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGL sits 2,277 ft (694 m) higher than BJM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BJM to KGL
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
| U7 | Northern Dene Airways | - | - | Active |
| WB | Rwandair Express | RWD | Rwandair | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL, MS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bujumbura from Kigali?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are 176 km (109 mi, 95 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BJM to KGL?
A typical nonstop flight between BJM and KGL takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGL from BJM?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) lies roughly northeast of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM).
Which airlines fly BJM to KGL?
4 airlines appear on the BJM-KGL route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Northern Dene Airways.
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