KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,529 km
5,300 miles
POJ
Patos De Minas
Brazil
Distance
8,529 km
5,300 mi / 4,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL POJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Patos de Minas Airport
IATA Code KGL POJ
ICAO Code HRYR SNPD
City Kigali Patos De Minas
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,793 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.670000, -46.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Patos De Minas (POJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) in Patos De Minas, Brazil is 8,529 kilometers (5,300 miles / 4,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 18:28 in Kigali, it's 13:28 in Patos De Minas. 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 2,066 feet between the two airports. Patos de Minas Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Patos De Minas (POJ) 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 Patos de Minas Airport (POJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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