# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Currais Novos (QCP)

> 7,406 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,406 km / 4,602 mi / 3,999 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 89° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → South America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 12:28 in Kigali, it's 07:28 in Currais Novos)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,711 ft (QCP is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Currais Novos Airport (QCP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qcp-currais-novos-currais-novos-airport/1ef266df-bde4-6218-a3ca-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Currais Novos, Brazil
- ICAO: SNKN
- Timezone: America/Recife
- Coordinates: -6.280000, -36.540000
- Elevation: 1,148 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:28 in Kigali, it's 07:28 in Currais Novos.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Currais Novos Airport (QCP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qcp-currais-novos-currais-novos-airport/1ef266df-bde4-6218-a3ca-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)