KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,013 km
8,708 miles
PDS
Piedras Negras International Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,013 km
8,708 mi / 7,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PDS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Piedras Negras International Airport
IATA Code KGL PDS
ICAO Code HRYR MMPG
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 901 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.630000, -100.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) in Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico is 14,013 kilometers (8,708 miles / 7,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 19:09 in Kigali, it's 11:09 in Piedras Negras International Airport. 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 3,958 feet between the two airports. Piedras Negras International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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