RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
12,007 km
7,461 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,007 km
7,461 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
269°
west

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RHG UIO
Airport Name Ruhengeri Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RHG UIO
ICAO Code HRYU SEQM
City Ruhengeri Quito
Country Rwanda Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,102 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -1.500000, 29.630000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Ruhengeri (RHG) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,007 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Ruhengeri, it's 23:39 in Quito. With a 7-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 3,098 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ruhengeri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Ruhengeri (RHG) follows a heading of 92° (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 Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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