NCE
Nice
France
5,495 km
3,415 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
5,495 km
3,415 mi / 2,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NCE RHG
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code NCE RHG
ICAO Code LFMN HRYU
City Nice Ruhengeri
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 12 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Nice (NCE) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 5,495 kilometers (3,415 miles / 2,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 France 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 12:11 in Nice, it's 13:11 in Ruhengeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,090 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 339° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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