MAD
Madrid
Spain
5,754 km
3,575 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,754 km
3,575 mi / 3,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MAD RHG
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code MAD RHG
ICAO Code LEMD HRYU
City Madrid Ruhengeri
Country Spain Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,001 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Madrid (MAD) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,754 kilometers (3,575 miles / 3,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Spain 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 02:49 in Madrid, it's 03:49 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,101 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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