FNC
Funchal
Portugal
6,252 km
3,885 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,252 km
3,885 mi / 3,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FNC KGL
Airport Name Madeira Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FNC KGL
ICAO Code LPMA HRYR
City Funchal Kigali
Country Portugal Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 192 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Funchal (FNC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,252 kilometers (3,885 miles / 3,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 12:33 in Funchal, it's 14:33 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,667 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Madeira Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 312° (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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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