KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,294 km
3,911 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SFL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code KGL SFL
ICAO Code HRYR GVSF
City Kigali Sao Filipe
Country Rwanda Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 4,859 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.880000, -24.480000

Kigali (KGL) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Kigali, it's 23:21 in Sao Filipe. 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 4,242 feet between the two airports. Sao Filipe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 103° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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