KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
15,110 km
9,389 miles
LTO
Loreto
Mexico
Distance
15,110 km
9,389 mi / 8,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL LTO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Loreto International Airport
IATA Code KGL LTO
ICAO Code HRYR MMLT
City Kigali Loreto
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,859 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 25.990000, -111.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Loreto (LTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico is 15,110 kilometers (9,389 miles / 8,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 20:58 in Kigali, it's 11:58 in Loreto. 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 4,825 feet between the two airports. Loreto International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Loreto (LTO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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