KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,773 km
4,208 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
6,773 km
4,208 mi / 3,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RHG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code KTM RHG
ICAO Code VNKT HRYU
City Kathmandu Ruhengeri
Country Nepal Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 6,773 kilometers (4,208 miles / 3,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Nepal 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 04:15 in Kathmandu, it's 00:30 in Ruhengeri. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,712 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 57° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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