Distance From Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Kigali International Airport, BJM - KGL Distance

The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 110 miles or 177 kilometers or 96 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 Bujumbura ( Burundi ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bujumbura and Kigali takes around 0 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, Bujumbura, Burundi to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 0 hours 15 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 • BJM - KGL

Kilometers		177 km
Statute Miles		110 miles
Nautical Miles		96 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 15 minutes

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - BJM to KGL Flight Path

Location of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bujumbura, Burundi and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJM - KGL

Time difference between Bujumbura (Burundi) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Bujumbura (Burundi)	2026-06-13, 18:39:10 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-13, 18:39:10 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

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM / HBBA) Bujumbura, Burundi

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda