AZP
Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport
Mexico
14,184 km
8,814 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,184 km
8,814 mi / 7,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AZP KGL
Airport Name Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AZP KGL
ICAO Code MMJC HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Mexico Rwanda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8,120 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 19.570000, -99.290000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport (AZP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport (AZP) in Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport, Mexico to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,184 kilometers (8,814 miles / 7,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 17:09 in Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport, it's 01:09 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 3,261 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport (AZP) follows a heading of 293° (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 Atizapan De Zaragoza Airport (AZP) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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