JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,743 km
1,704 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
2,743 km
1,704 mi / 1,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RHG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code JNB RHG
ICAO Code FAOR HRYU
City Johannesburg Ruhengeri
Country South Africa Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 2,743 kilometers (1,704 miles / 1,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 South Africa with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:16 in Johannesburg, it's 08:16 in Ruhengeri.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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