Distance From Bamu Airport to Kigali International Airport, BMZ - KGL Distance

The distance from Bamu Airport (BMZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7778 miles or 12517 kilometers or 6754 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 Bamu ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamu and Kigali takes around 17 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bamu Airport, Bamu, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 52 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 • BMZ - KGL

Kilometers		12517 km
Statute Miles		7778 miles
Nautical Miles		6754 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 52 minutes

Bamu Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - BMZ to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bamu, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Bamu, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BMZ - KGL

Time difference between Bamu (Papua New Guinea) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Bamu.

Location	Local Time
Bamu (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 12:39:41 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-18, 04:39:41 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

Bamu Airport (BMZ / AYBF) Bamu, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda