NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,891 km
9,874 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
15,891 km
9,874 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
242°
west southwest

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NAN RHG
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code NAN RHG
ICAO Code NFFN HRYU
City Nadi Ruhengeri
Country Fiji Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Kigali
Elevation 59 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Nadi (NAN) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 15,891 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Nadi, it's 07:27 in Ruhengeri. With a 10-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 6,043 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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