ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,802 km
2,363 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
3,802 km
2,363 mi / 2,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

ABJ RHG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code ABJ RHG
ICAO Code DIAP HRYU
City Abidjan Ruhengeri
Country Ivory Coast Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kigali
Elevation 21 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 3,802 kilometers (2,363 miles / 2,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Abidjan, it's 02:06 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,081 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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