NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
812 km
504 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
812 km
504 mi / 438 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO RHG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code NBO RHG
ICAO Code HKJK HRYU
City Nairobi Ruhengeri
Country Kenya Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 812 kilometers (504 miles / 438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Nairobi, it's 06:35 in Ruhengeri.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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