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How far is Kigali from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 4957 miles / 7977 kilometers / 4307 nautical miles.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Kigali

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Kigali. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4956.966 miles
  • 7977.463 kilometers
  • 4307.486 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4952.710 miles
  • 7970.614 kilometers
  • 4303.787 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bangkok to Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kigali International Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Kigali generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangkok to Kigali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E
Destination Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E