# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Nogales International Airport (NOG)

> 14,798 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,798 km / 9,195 mi / 7,991 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 59° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 14:23 in Kigali, it's 05:23 in Nogales International Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 869 ft (NOG is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Nogales International Airport (NOG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nog-nogales-international-airport/1ef266df-61e1-6880-9d4d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nogales International Airport, Mexico
- ICAO: MMNG
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Coordinates: 31.230000, -110.980000
- Elevation: 3,990 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:23 in Kigali, it's 05:23 in Nogales International Airport.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nogales International Airport (NOG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nog-nogales-international-airport/1ef266df-61e1-6880-9d4d-06bb2780ed98)
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