KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,952 km
8,048 miles
TQO
Tulum
Mexico
Distance
12,952 km
8,048 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL TQO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
IATA Code KGL TQO
ICAO Code HRYR MMTU
City Kigali Tulum
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Cancun
Elevation 4,859 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.230000, -87.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Tulum (TQO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum, Mexico is 12,952 kilometers (8,048 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 07:15 in Kigali, it's 00:15 in Tulum. With a 7-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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tulum (TQO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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