KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,199 km
3,852 miles
OPO
Porto
Portugal
Distance
6,199 km
3,852 mi / 3,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OPO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
IATA Code KGL OPO
ICAO Code HRYR LPPR
City Kigali Porto
Country Rwanda Portugal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,859 ft 228 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.250000, -8.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Porto (OPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) in Porto, Portugal is 6,199 kilometers (3,852 miles / 3,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Kigali, it's 11:21 in Porto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,631 feet between the two airports. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Porto (OPO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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