KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,549 km
8,419 miles
VSA
Villahermosa
Mexico
Distance
13,549 km
8,419 mi / 7,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL VSA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
IATA Code KGL VSA
ICAO Code HRYR MMVA
City Kigali Villahermosa
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.000000, -92.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Villahermosa (VSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) in Villahermosa, Mexico is 13,549 kilometers (8,419 miles / 7,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 07:44 in Kigali, it's 23:44 in Villahermosa. 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 4,813 feet between the two airports. Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Villahermosa (VSA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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