Distance From Francisco de Assis Airport to Kigali International Airport, JDF - KGL Distance

The distance from Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5112 miles or 8227 kilometers or 4439 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 Juiz de Fora ( Brazil ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Juiz de Fora and Kigali takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Francisco de Assis Airport, Juiz de Fora, Brazil to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 11 hours 45 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 • JDF - KGL

Kilometers		8227 km
Statute Miles		5112 miles
Nautical Miles		4439 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

Francisco de Assis Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - JDF to KGL Flight Path

Location of Francisco de Assis Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Juiz de Fora to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Juiz de Fora, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Juiz de Fora, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JDF - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Juiz de Fora (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 01:37:12 -03
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-17, 06:37:12 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

Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF / SBJF) Juiz de Fora, Brazil

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda