IPN
Ipatinga
Brazil
8,115 km
5,042 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,115 km
5,042 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

IPN KGL
Airport Name Usiminas Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IPN KGL
ICAO Code SBIP HRYR
City Ipatinga Kigali
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 784 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -19.470000, -42.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ipatinga (IPN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Usiminas Airport (IPN) in Ipatinga, Brazil to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,115 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 19:35 in Ipatinga, it's 00:35 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 4,075 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Usiminas Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ipatinga (IPN) follows a heading of 250° (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 Usiminas Airport (IPN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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