APU
Apucarana
Brazil
9,056 km
5,627 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

APU KGL
Airport Name Apucarana Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code APU KGL
ICAO Code SSAP HRYR
City Apucarana Kigali
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,641 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -23.610000, -51.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Apucarana (APU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apucarana Airport (APU) in Apucarana, Brazil to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Apucarana, it's 23:27 in Kigali. 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 2,218 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Apucarana Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Apucarana (APU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apucarana Airport (APU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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