KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,517 km
5,914 miles
OBI
Obidos
Brazil
Distance
9,517 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL OBI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Obidos Airport
IATA Code KGL OBI
ICAO Code HRYR SNTI
City Kigali Obidos
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Santarem
Elevation 4,859 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -1.870000, -55.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Obidos (OBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Obidos Airport (OBI) in Obidos, Brazil is 9,517 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 22:42 in Kigali, it's 17:42 in Obidos. 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 4,531 feet between the two airports. Obidos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Obidos (OBI) 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 Obidos Airport (OBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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