LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,978 km
3,714 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,978 km
3,714 mi / 3,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS RHG
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code LIS RHG
ICAO Code LPPT HRYU
City Lisbon Ruhengeri
Country Portugal Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 374 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Lisbon (LIS) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,978 kilometers (3,714 miles / 3,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Portugal with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Lisbon, it's 02:40 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,728 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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