KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,219 km
8,835 miles
TLC
Toluca
Mexico
Distance
14,219 km
8,835 mi / 7,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TLC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport
IATA Code KGL TLC
ICAO Code HRYR MMTO
City Kigali Toluca
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 8,466 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.340000, -99.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Toluca (TLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) in Toluca, Mexico is 14,219 kilometers (8,835 miles / 7,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 07:54 in Kigali, it's 23:54 in Toluca. 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 3,607 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Toluca (TLC) 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 Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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