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Flight Distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kigali (KGL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BKIWBKK
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,578 km5,951 miles • 5,172 NM
Destination Airport
HRYRKGL
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Direct Distance
9,578 km
5,951 Statute Miles
5,172 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 46m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
862 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
268° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 46m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 55m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 MY→🌐 RW
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
- City / Country: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WBKK
- Coordinates: 5.9327°, 116.0493°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuching
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
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