FCO
Rome
Italy
5,123 km
3,183 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,123 km
3,183 mi / 2,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO RHG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code FCO RHG
ICAO Code LIRF HRYU
City Rome Ruhengeri
Country Italy Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kigali
Elevation 15 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Rome (FCO) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,123 kilometers (3,183 miles / 2,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Italy 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 21:56 in Rome, it's 22:56 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,087 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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