CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,536 km
4,061 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
6,536 km
4,061 mi / 3,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
160°
south southeast

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CPH RHG
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code CPH RHG
ICAO Code EKCH HRYU
City Copenhagen Ruhengeri
Country Denmark Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Kigali
Elevation 17 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 6,536 kilometers (4,061 miles / 3,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Denmark 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 05:17 in Copenhagen, it's 06:17 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,085 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 349° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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