CTU
Chengdu
China
8,599 km
5,343 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU RHG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code CTU RHG
ICAO Code ZUUU HRYU
City Chengdu Ruhengeri
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 China 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 07:29 in Chengdu, it's 01:29 in Ruhengeri. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,477 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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