MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,199 km
6,337 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
10,199 km
6,337 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

MNL RHG
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code MNL RHG
ICAO Code RPLL HRYU
City Manila Ruhengeri
Country Philippines Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Kigali
Elevation 75 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Manila (MNL) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 10,199 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Philippines 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 12:06 in Manila, it's 06:06 in Ruhengeri. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,027 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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