KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,475 km
8,994 miles
ZMM
Zamora Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,475 km
8,994 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZMM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zamora Airport
IATA Code KGL ZMM
ICAO Code HRYR MMZM
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,141 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.050000, -102.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Zamora Airport (ZMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zamora Airport (ZMM) in Zamora Airport, Mexico is 14,475 kilometers (8,994 miles / 7,816 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 20:20 in Kigali, it's 12:20 in Zamora 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 Zamora Airport (ZMM) 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 Zamora Airport (ZMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.