HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,639 km
5,368 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
8,639 km
5,368 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN RHG
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code HAN RHG
ICAO Code VVNB HRYU
City Hanoi Ruhengeri
Country Vietnam Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 39 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Hanoi (HAN) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 8,639 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Vietnam 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 04:33 in Hanoi, it's 23:33 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 6,063 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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