Distance From São Jorge Airport to Kigali International Airport, SJZ - KGL Distance

The distance from São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 4640 miles or 7466 kilometers or 4029 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 Velas ( Portugal ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velas and Kigali takes around 10 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Jorge Airport, Velas, Portugal to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 10 hours 39 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 • SJZ - KGL

Kilometers		7466 km
Statute Miles		4640 miles
Nautical Miles		4029 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 39 minutes

São Jorge Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - SJZ to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Velas, Portugal and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Velas, Portugal and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJZ - KGL

Time difference between Velas (Portugal) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 3 Hours.
Kigali time is 3 Hours ahead of Velas.

Location	Local Time
Velas (Portugal)	2024-11-10, 03:01:43 -01
Kigali (Rwanda)	2024-11-10, 06:01:43 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 Jorge Airport (SJZ / LPSJ) Velas, Portugal

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda