CYW
Celaya
Mexico
14,320 km
8,898 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,320 km
8,898 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW KGL
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CYW KGL
ICAO Code MMCY HRYR
City Celaya Kigali
Country Mexico Rwanda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,709 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Celaya (CYW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,320 kilometers (8,898 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Mexico with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Celaya, it's 02:56 in Kigali. 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.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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