KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,660 km
5,381 miles
QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
Distance
8,660 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL QIQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rio Claro Airport
IATA Code KGL QIQ
ICAO Code HRYR SDRK
City Kigali Rio Claro
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,991 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.430000, -47.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 8,660 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 14:14 in Kigali, it's 09:14 in Rio Claro. 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 2,868 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Claro (QIQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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