KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,237 km
3,876 miles
PXO
Vila Baleira
Portugal
Distance
6,237 km
3,876 mi / 3,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PXO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Porto Santo Airport
IATA Code KGL PXO
ICAO Code HRYR LPPS
City Kigali Vila Baleira
Country Rwanda Portugal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,859 ft 341 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.070000, -16.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Vila Baleira (PXO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Vila Baleira, Portugal is 6,237 kilometers (3,876 miles / 3,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Kigali, it's 10:24 in Vila Baleira.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,518 feet between the two airports. Porto Santo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vila Baleira (PXO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Porto Santo Airport (PXO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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