HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,664 km
10,976 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
17,664 km
10,976 mi / 9,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL RHG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code HNL RHG
ICAO Code PHNL HRYU
City Honolulu Ruhengeri
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Kigali
Elevation 13 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Honolulu (HNL) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 17,664 kilometers (10,976 miles / 9,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:09 in Honolulu, it's 08:09 in Ruhengeri. With a 12-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 6,089 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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