KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,559 km
1,590 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
2,559 km
1,590 mi / 1,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL PCP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code KGL PCP
ICAO Code HRYR FPPR
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 4,859 ft 591 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 1.660000, 7.410000

Kigali (KGL) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 2,559 kilometers (1,590 miles / 1,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with São Tomé and Príncipe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Kigali, it's 22:11 in Principe Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,268 feet between the two airports. Principe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 99° (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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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