KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,404 km
4,601 miles
QGP
Garanhuns
Brazil
Distance
7,404 km
4,601 mi / 3,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL QGP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Garanhuns Airport
IATA Code KGL QGP
ICAO Code HRYR SNGN
City Kigali Garanhuns
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Recife
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,533 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.830000, -36.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Garanhuns (QGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Garanhuns Airport (QGP) in Garanhuns, Brazil is 7,404 kilometers (4,601 miles / 3,998 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 01:54 in Kigali, it's 20:54 in Garanhuns. 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 2,326 feet between the two airports. Garanhuns Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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