CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
8,813 km
5,476 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB RHG
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code CWB RHG
ICAO Code SBCT HRYU
City Curitiba Ruhengeri
Country Brazil Rwanda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,988 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Curitiba (CWB) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Curitiba, it's 08:35 in Ruhengeri. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,114 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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