BLR
Bangalore
India
5,548 km
3,447 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,548 km
3,447 mi / 2,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BLR RHG
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code BLR RHG
ICAO Code VOBL HRYU
City Bangalore Ruhengeri
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,000 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Bangalore (BLR) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,548 kilometers (3,447 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Bangalore, it's 06:28 in Ruhengeri. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,102 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Bengaluru International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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