KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,599 km
9,072 miles
WIX
Tuxpan Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,599 km
9,072 mi / 7,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WIX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tuxpan Airport
IATA Code KGL WIX
ICAO Code HRYR MMTX
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,019 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.580000, -103.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 14,599 kilometers (9,072 miles / 7,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 20:44 in Kigali, it's 12:44 in Tuxpan 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.

The return flight from Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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