KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,066 km
5,012 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
8,066 km
5,012 mi / 4,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MEA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code KGL MEA
ICAO Code HRYR SBME
City Kigali Macae
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 8,066 kilometers (5,012 miles / 4,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:13 in Kigali, it's 19:13 in Macae. 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 4,851 feet between the two airports. Macae Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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