KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,274 km
8,869 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
14,274 km
8,869 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SLP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code KGL SLP
ICAO Code HRYR MMSP
City Kigali San Luis Potosi
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 22.250000, -100.930000

Kigali (KGL) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 14,274 kilometers (8,869 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 19:33 in Kigali, it's 11:33 in San Luis Potosi. 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 1,176 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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