KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,731 km
8,532 miles
MTT
Minatitlan
Mexico
Distance
13,731 km
8,532 mi / 7,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MTT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport
IATA Code KGL MTT
ICAO Code HRYR MMMT
City Kigali Minatitlan
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.100000, -94.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Minatitlan (MTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport (MTT) in Minatitlan, Mexico is 13,731 kilometers (8,532 miles / 7,414 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 12:24 in Kigali, it's 04:24 in Minatitlan. 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 4,823 feet between the two airports. Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Minatitlan (MTT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 80° (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 Minatitlan/Coatzacoalcos National Airport (MTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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