KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,850 km
4,878 miles
QIT
Itapetinga
Brazil
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL QIT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Itapetinga Airport
IATA Code KGL QIT
ICAO Code HRYR SNIP
City Kigali Itapetinga
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Bahia
Elevation 4,859 ft 915 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -15.240000, -40.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Itapetinga (QIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Itapetinga Airport (QIT) in Itapetinga, Brazil is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 00:28 in Kigali, it's 19:28 in Itapetinga. 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 3,944 feet between the two airports. Itapetinga Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Itapetinga (QIT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Itapetinga Airport (QIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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