MXP
Milan
Italy
5,630 km
3,498 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,630 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
153°
south southeast

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MXP RHG
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code MXP RHG
ICAO Code LIMC HRYU
City Milan Ruhengeri
Country Italy Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kigali
Elevation 768 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Milan (MXP) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,630 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Italy 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 22:02 in Milan, it's 23:02 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,334 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Malpensa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 341° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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