KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,710 km
4,791 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
7,710 km
4,791 mi / 4,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL QIG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code KGL QIG
ICAO Code HRYR SNIG
City Kigali Iguatu
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Fortaleza
Elevation 4,859 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Kigali (KGL) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 7,710 kilometers (4,791 miles / 4,163 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 15:30 in Kigali, it's 10:30 in Iguatu. 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 4,160 feet between the two airports. Iguatu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Iguatu (QIG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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