KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,972 km
8,682 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
13,972 km
8,682 mi / 7,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PAZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code KGL PAZ
ICAO Code HRYR MMPA
City Kigali Poza Rica
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 497 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.600000, -97.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 13,972 kilometers (8,682 miles / 7,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 01:23 in Kigali, it's 17:23 in Poza Rica. 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 4,362 feet between the two airports. El Tajin National Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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