AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,734 km
6,049 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
9,734 km
6,049 mi / 5,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP RHG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code AEP RHG
ICAO Code SABE HRYU
City Buenos Aires Ruhengeri
Country Argentina Rwanda
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Kigali
Elevation 18 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 9,734 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Argentina with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:50 in Buenos Aires, it's 08:50 in Ruhengeri. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,084 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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