Distance From São Luiz Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from São Luiz Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6232 miles or 10030 kilometers or 5412 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 Luiz ( Brazil ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Luiz and Kigali takes around 14 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Luiz Airport, São Luiz, Brazil to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 14 hours 19 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		10030 km
Statute Miles		6232 miles
Nautical Miles		5412 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 19 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between São Luiz, Brazil and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between São Luiz (Brazil) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of São Luiz.

Location	Local Time
São Luiz (Brazil)	2026-05-17, 12:12:39 -04
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-17, 18:12:39 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 Luiz Airport ( / ) São Luiz, Brazil

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda