Distance From Kigali International Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, KGL - BSB Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) is 5388 miles or 8671 kilometers or 4679 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Brasília ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Brasília takes around 12 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, Brasília, Brazil is 12 hours 23 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 - BSB

Kilometers		8671 km
Statute Miles		5388 miles
Nautical Miles		4679 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 23 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to BSB Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Brasília, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - BSB

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Brasília (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Brasília time is 5 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 17:21:03 CAT
Brasília (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 12:21:03 -03

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB / SBBR) Brasília, Brazil