KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,406 km
4,602 miles
QCP
Currais Novos
Brazil
Distance
7,406 km
4,602 mi / 3,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL QCP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Currais Novos Airport
IATA Code KGL QCP
ICAO Code HRYR SNKN
City Kigali Currais Novos
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Recife
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -6.280000, -36.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Currais Novos (QCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Currais Novos Airport (QCP) in Currais Novos, Brazil is 7,406 kilometers (4,602 miles / 3,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 17:13 in Kigali, it's 12:13 in Currais Novos. 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 3,711 feet between the two airports. Currais Novos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Currais Novos (QCP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 89° (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 Currais Novos Airport (QCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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