KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,687 km
9,126 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
14,687 km
9,126 mi / 7,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL TPQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code KGL TPQ
ICAO Code HRYR MMEP
City Kigali Tepic
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mazatlan
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.420000, -104.840000

Kigali (KGL) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 14,687 kilometers (9,126 miles / 7,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 23:53 in Kigali, it's 14:53 in Tepic. 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 1,839 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 72° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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