KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
15,111 km
9,390 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
15,111 km
9,390 mi / 8,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
303°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL LAP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code KGL LAP
ICAO Code HRYR MMLP
City Kigali La Paz
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,859 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.070000, -110.360000

Kigali (KGL) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 15,111 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Kigali, it's 03:01 in La Paz. With a 9-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 4,790 feet between the two airports. Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from La Paz (LAP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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