CIO
Concepcion
Paraguay
9,673 km
6,010 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Asuncion
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CIO KGL
Airport Name Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CIO KGL
ICAO Code SGCO HRYR
City Concepcion Kigali
Country Paraguay Rwanda
Timezone America/Asuncion Africa/Kigali
Elevation 253 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -57.430000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Concepcion (CIO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO) in Concepcion, Paraguay to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Paraguay 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 11:29 in Concepcion, it's 16:29 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 4,606 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Concepcion (CIO) follows a heading of 247° (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 Teniente Col Carmelo Peralta Airport (CIO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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