KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,984 km
5,583 miles
TEC
Telemaco Borba
Brazil
Distance
8,984 km
5,583 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TEC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Telemaco Borba Airport
IATA Code KGL TEC
ICAO Code HRYR SBTL
City Kigali Telemaco Borba
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,610 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -24.320000, -50.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Telemaco Borba (TEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Telemaco Borba Airport (TEC) in Telemaco Borba, Brazil is 8,984 kilometers (5,583 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 02:37 in Kigali, it's 21:37 in Telemaco Borba. 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 2,249 feet between the two airports. Telemaco Borba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Telemaco Borba (TEC) 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 Telemaco Borba Airport (TEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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