KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,889 km
5,524 miles
RDC
Redencao
Brazil
Distance
8,889 km
5,524 mi / 4,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL RDC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Redencao Airport
IATA Code KGL RDC
ICAO Code HRYR SNDC
City Kigali Redencao
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Belem
Elevation 4,859 ft 670 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.030000, -49.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Redencao (RDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Redencao Airport (RDC) in Redencao, Brazil is 8,889 kilometers (5,524 miles / 4,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 13:37 in Kigali, it's 08:37 in Redencao. 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 4,189 feet between the two airports. Redencao Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Redencao (RDC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Redencao Airport (RDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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