KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,524 km
9,025 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
14,524 km
9,025 mi / 7,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LZC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code KGL LZC
ICAO Code HRYR MMLC
City Kigali Lazaro Cardenas
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.000000, -102.220000

Kigali (KGL) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 14,524 kilometers (9,025 miles / 7,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 16:10 in Kigali, it's 08:10 in Lazaro Cardenas. 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 4,820 feet between the two airports. Lazaro Cardenas Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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