KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
15,048 km
9,350 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
15,048 km
9,350 mi / 8,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL MXL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code KGL MXL
ICAO Code HRYR MMML
City Kigali Mexicali
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tijuana
Elevation 4,859 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.630000, -115.240000

Kigali (KGL) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 15,048 kilometers (9,350 miles / 8,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 04:03 in Kigali, it's 19:03 in Mexicali. 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 4,785 feet between the two airports. General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 54° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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