Distance From Das Américas Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Das Américas Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5124 miles or 8245 kilometers or 4449 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Kigali takes around 11 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Das Américas Heliport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 11 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KGL

Kilometers		8245 km
Statute Miles		5124 miles
Nautical Miles		4449 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 46 minutes

Das Américas Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Das Américas Heliport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio de Janeiro to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 5 Hours.
Kigali time is 5 Hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-12, 23:08:48 -03
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-13, 04:08:48 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Das Américas Heliport ( / SWHA) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda