KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,602 km
4,723 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
7,602 km
4,723 mi / 4,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL PAV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code KGL PAV
ICAO Code HRYR SBUF
City Kigali Paulo Afonso
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Maceio
Elevation 4,859 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 7,602 kilometers (4,723 miles / 4,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 20:51 in Kigali, it's 15:51 in Paulo Afonso. 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 3,976 feet between the two airports. Paulo Afonso Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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