BEL
Belem
Brazil
8,738 km
5,429 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,738 km
5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Belem
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BEL KGL
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BEL KGL
ICAO Code SBBE HRYR
City Belem Kigali
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Belem Africa/Kigali
Elevation 54 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Belem (BEL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,738 kilometers (5,429 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 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 00:25 in Belem, it's 05:25 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 4,805 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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