KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,488 km
5,896 miles
NPR
Novo Progresso
Brazil
Distance
9,488 km
5,896 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL NPR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Novo Progresso Airport
IATA Code KGL NPR
ICAO Code HRYR SJNP
City Kigali Novo Progresso
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Santarem
Elevation 4,859 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.130000, -55.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Novo Progresso (NPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Novo Progresso Airport (NPR) in Novo Progresso, Brazil is 9,488 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 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 02:43 in Kigali, it's 21:43 in Novo Progresso. 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 4,065 feet between the two airports. Novo Progresso Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Novo Progresso (NPR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Novo Progresso Airport (NPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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