KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,573 km
5,327 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SAO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code KGL SAO
ICAO Code HRYR SBMT
City Kigali Sao Paulo
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 06:43 in Kigali, it's 01:43 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,491 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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