KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,332 km
4,556 miles
MCZ
Maceio
Brazil
Distance
7,332 km
4,556 mi / 3,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MCZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
IATA Code KGL MCZ
ICAO Code HRYR SBMO
City Kigali Maceio
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Maceio
Elevation 4,859 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -9.510000, -35.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Maceio (MCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) in Maceio, Brazil is 7,332 kilometers (4,556 miles / 3,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 15:23 in Kigali, it's 10:23 in Maceio. 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 4,472 feet between the two airports. Zumbi dos Palmares Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maceio (MCZ) 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 Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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