Distance From São Joaquim Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from São Joaquim Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6880 miles or 11073 kilometers or 5975 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 São Gabriel da Cachoeira ( Brazil ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Gabriel da Cachoeira and Kigali takes around 15 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Joaquim Airport, São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 hours 49 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		11073 km
Statute Miles		6880 miles
Nautical Miles		5975 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 49 minutes

São Joaquim Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of São Joaquim Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Gabriel da Cachoeira to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between São Gabriel da Cachoeira (Brazil) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of São Gabriel da Cachoeira.

Location	Local Time
São Gabriel da Cachoeira (Brazil)	2025-12-16, 09:33:21 -05
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 16:33:21 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

São Joaquim Airport ( / SWSQ) São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda