KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,957 km
4,944 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
7,957 km
4,944 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL PCS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code KGL PCS
ICAO Code HRYR SNPC
City Kigali Picos
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Fortaleza
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 7,957 kilometers (4,944 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 20:33 in Kigali, it's 15:33 in Picos. 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 3,809 feet between the two airports. Picos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Picos (PCS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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