HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,394 km
3,973 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
6,394 km
3,973 mi / 3,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
157°
south southeast

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HAM RHG
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code HAM RHG
ICAO Code EDDH HRYU
City Hamburg Ruhengeri
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 53 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Hamburg (HAM) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 6,394 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Germany 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 22:21 in Hamburg, it's 23:21 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,049 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 346° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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