KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,935 km
2,445 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
3,935 km
2,445 mi / 2,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RHG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code KWI RHG
ICAO Code OKKK HRYU
City Kuwait City Ruhengeri
Country Kuwait Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Kigali
Elevation 206 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 3,935 kilometers (2,445 miles / 2,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Kuwait 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 08:25 in Kuwait City, it's 07:25 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,896 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 28° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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