KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,810 km
5,474 miles
QVP
Avare
Brazil
Distance
8,810 km
5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL QVP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Avare-Arandu Airport
IATA Code KGL QVP
ICAO Code HRYR SDRR
City Kigali Avare
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,657 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -23.090000, -48.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Avare (QVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Avare-Arandu Airport (QVP) in Avare, Brazil is 8,810 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,757 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 18:51 in Kigali, it's 13:51 in Avare. 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 2,202 feet between the two airports. Avare-Arandu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Avare (QVP) 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 Avare-Arandu Airport (QVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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