PEK
Beijing
China
9,856 km
6,124 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
9,856 km
6,124 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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PEK RHG
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code PEK RHG
ICAO Code ZBAA HRYU
City Beijing Ruhengeri
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 116 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Beijing (PEK) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 9,856 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 China 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 08:34 in Beijing, it's 02:34 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 5,986 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruhengeri (RHG) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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