BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,511 km
3,425 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,511 km
3,425 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
143°
southeast

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BCN RHG
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code BCN RHG
ICAO Code LEBL HRYU
City Barcelona Ruhengeri
Country Spain Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Kigali
Elevation 12 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Barcelona (BCN) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,511 kilometers (3,425 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Barcelona, it's 07:38 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,090 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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