RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
5,659 km
3,517 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
5,659 km
3,517 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
349°
north

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RHG VIE
Airport Name Ruhengeri Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code RHG VIE
ICAO Code HRYU LOWW
City Ruhengeri Vienna
Country Rwanda Austria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vienna
Elevation 6,102 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -1.500000, 29.630000 48.110000, 16.570000

Ruhengeri (RHG) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 5,659 kilometers (3,517 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Ruhengeri, it's 10:33 in Vienna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,502 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Ruhengeri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Ruhengeri (RHG) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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