AGU
Aguascalientes
Mexico
14,428 km
8,965 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,428 km
8,965 mi / 7,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AGU KGL
Airport Name Jesus Teran International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AGU KGL
ICAO Code MMAS HRYR
City Aguascalientes Kigali
Country Mexico Rwanda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,112 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 21.710000, -102.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aguascalientes (AGU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,428 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Aguascalientes, it's 11:43 in Kigali. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Jesus Teran International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aguascalientes (AGU) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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