KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,242 km
5,122 miles
QNV
Nova Iguacu
Brazil
Distance
8,242 km
5,122 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL QNV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Aeroclube Airport
IATA Code KGL QNV
ICAO Code HRYR SDNY
City Kigali Nova Iguacu
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,859 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.750000, -43.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Nova Iguacu (QNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Aeroclube Airport (QNV) in Nova Iguacu, Brazil is 8,242 kilometers (5,122 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 07:21 in Kigali, it's 02:21 in Nova Iguacu. 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 4,695 feet between the two airports. Aeroclube Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nova Iguacu (QNV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Aeroclube Airport (QNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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