KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,880 km
5,518 miles
LIP
Lins
Brazil
Distance
8,880 km
5,518 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LIP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lins Airport
IATA Code KGL LIP
ICAO Code HRYR SBLN
City Kigali Lins
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.660000, -49.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Lins (LIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil is 8,880 kilometers (5,518 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Kigali, it's 12:59 in Lins. 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 3,300 feet between the two airports. Lins Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lins (LIP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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