IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,758 km
2,956 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
4,758 km
2,956 mi / 2,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
179°
south

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IST RHG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code IST RHG
ICAO Code LTFM HRYU
City Istanbul Ruhengeri
Country Turkey Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 325 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Istanbul (IST) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 4,758 kilometers (2,956 miles / 2,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Turkey 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 14:21 in Istanbul, it's 13:21 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,777 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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