KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,183 km
3,842 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
6,183 km
3,842 mi / 3,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SID
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code KGL SID
ICAO Code HRYR GVAC
City Kigali Espargos
Country Rwanda Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 4,859 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 16.740000, -22.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 6,183 kilometers (3,842 miles / 3,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 15:59 in Kigali, it's 12:59 in Espargos. 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 4,682 feet between the two airports. Amilcar Cabral International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 104° (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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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