IOS
Ilheus
Brazil
7,713 km
4,793 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,713 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

IOS KGL
Airport Name Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IOS KGL
ICAO Code SBIL HRYR
City Ilheus Kigali
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Kigali
Elevation 15 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -14.820000, -39.030000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ilheus (IOS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) in Ilheus, Brazil to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,713 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 09:49 in Ilheus, it's 14:49 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 4,844 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ilheus (IOS) follows a heading of 255° (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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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