KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,435 km
5,863 miles
STM
Santarem
Brazil
Distance
9,435 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL STM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport
IATA Code KGL STM
ICAO Code HRYR SBSN
City Kigali Santarem
Country Rwanda Brazil
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Belem
Elevation 4,859 ft 198 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.420000, -54.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Santarem (STM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem, Brazil is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 14:29 in Kigali, it's 09:29 in Santarem. 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 4,661 feet between the two airports. Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santarem (STM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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