Distance From General Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Kigali International Airport, NLU - KGL Distance

The distance from General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8793 miles or 14151 kilometers or 7636 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mexico City ( Mexico ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and Kigali takes around 20 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 20 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NLU - KGL

Kilometers		14151 km
Statute Miles		8793 miles
Nautical Miles		7636 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 12 minutes

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NLU to KGL Flight Path

Location of General Felipe Ángeles International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mexico City to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mexico City, Mexico and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLU - KGL

Time difference between Mexico City (Mexico) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Mexico City.

Location	Local Time
Mexico City (Mexico)	2026-07-29, 19:45:38 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-07-30, 03:45:38 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU / MMSM) Mexico City, Mexico

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda