ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,047 km
3,136 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG RHG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code ALG RHG
ICAO Code DAAG HRYU
City Algiers Ruhengeri
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 82 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Algiers (ALG) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,047 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Algiers, it's 03:57 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,020 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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