Distance From Băneasa International Airport to Kigali International Airport, BBU - KGL Distance

The distance from Băneasa International Airport (BBU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3221 miles or 5183 kilometers or 2797 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bucharest ( Romania ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bucharest and Kigali takes around 7 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Băneasa International Airport, Bucharest, Romania to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 7 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BBU - KGL

Kilometers		5183 km
Statute Miles		3221 miles
Nautical Miles		2797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 24 minutes

Băneasa International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - BBU to KGL Flight Path

Location of Băneasa International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bucharest to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bucharest, Romania and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BBU - KGL

Time difference between Bucharest (Romania) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Bucharest (Romania)	2025-03-28, 07:54:03 EET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-03-28, 07:54:03 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Băneasa International Airport (BBU / LRBS) Bucharest, Romania

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda