KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,732 km
9,154 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
14,732 km
9,154 mi / 7,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL ZLO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code KGL ZLO
ICAO Code HRYR MMZO
City Kigali Manzanillo
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.140000, -104.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 14,732 kilometers (9,154 miles / 7,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 20:34 in Kigali, it's 12:34 in Manzanillo. 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 4,829 feet between the two airports. Playa De Oro International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Manzanillo (ZLO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 74° (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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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