JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,778 km
1,726 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
2,778 km
1,726 mi / 1,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED RHG
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code JED RHG
ICAO Code OEJN HRYU
City Jeddah Ruhengeri
Country Saudi Arabia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 48 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Jeddah (JED) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 2,778 kilometers (1,726 miles / 1,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 08:19 in Jeddah, it's 07:19 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,054 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 21° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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