BFH
Curitiba
Brazil
8,846 km
5,497 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,846 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BFH KGL
Airport Name Bacacheri Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BFH KGL
ICAO Code SBBI HRYR
City Curitiba Kigali
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,057 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -25.410000, -49.230000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Curitiba (BFH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacacheri Airport (BFH) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,846 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Curitiba, it's 22:28 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,802 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bacacheri Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Curitiba (BFH) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bacacheri Airport (BFH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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