KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,969 km
8,680 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
13,969 km
8,680 mi / 7,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NLD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code KGL NLD
ICAO Code HRYR MMNL
City Kigali Nuevo Laredo
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 484 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.440000, -99.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 13,969 kilometers (8,680 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 22:14 in Kigali, it's 14:14 in Nuevo Laredo. 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Quetzalcoatl International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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