KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,043 km
6,241 miles
NVP
Novo Aripuana
Brazil
Distance
10,043 km
6,241 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL NVP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Novo Aripuana Airport
IATA Code KGL NVP
ICAO Code HRYR SWNA
City Kigali Novo Aripuana
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 4,859 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.120000, -60.360000

Kigali (KGL) to Novo Aripuana (NVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) in Novo Aripuana, Brazil is 10,043 kilometers (6,241 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 04:21 in Kigali, it's 22:21 in Novo Aripuana. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,741 feet between the two airports. Novo Aripuana Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Novo Aripuana (NVP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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