FAO
Faro
Portugal
5,850 km
3,635 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,850 km
3,635 mi / 3,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
129°
southeast

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FAO KGL
Airport Name Faro Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FAO KGL
ICAO Code LPFR HRYR
City Faro Kigali
Country Portugal Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 24 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Faro (FAO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,850 kilometers (3,635 miles / 3,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Portugal with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Faro, it's 00:33 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,835 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Faro Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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