KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,692 km
5,401 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
8,692 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL QSC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code KGL QSC
ICAO Code HRYR SDSC
City Kigali Sao Carlos
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Kigali (KGL) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 8,692 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 17:21 in Kigali, it's 12:21 in Sao Carlos. 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 2,210 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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