LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
3,055 km
1,898 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
3,055 km
1,898 mi / 1,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LOS RHG
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code LOS RHG
ICAO Code DNMM HRYU
City Lagos Ruhengeri
Country Nigeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 135 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Lagos (LOS) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 3,055 kilometers (1,898 miles / 1,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Lagos, it's 04:36 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,967 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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