CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,521 km
2,188 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
3,521 km
2,188 mi / 1,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI RHG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code CAI RHG
ICAO Code HECA HRYU
City Cairo Ruhengeri
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 382 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 3,521 kilometers (2,188 miles / 1,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 Egypt with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Cairo, it's 06:10 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,720 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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