KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,483 km
4,649 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
7,483 km
4,649 mi / 4,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PIX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code KGL PIX
ICAO Code HRYR LPPI
City Kigali Pico Island
Country Rwanda Portugal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 4,859 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.550000, -28.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 7,483 kilometers (4,649 miles / 4,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 04:57 in Kigali, it's 01:57 in Pico Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,750 feet between the two airports. Pico Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pico Island (PIX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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