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Flight Distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Kigali (KGL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
GRUSBGR
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,555 km5,316 miles • 4,619 NM
Destination Airport
HRYRKGL
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Direct Distance
8,555 km
5,316 Statute Miles
4,619 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 34m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
770 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
86° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 34m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 48m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇧🇷 Brazil→🌐 RW
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)
- City / Country: São Paulo, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGR
- Coordinates: -23.4313°, -46.4700°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 2461 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
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