RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
11,661 km
7,246 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
11,661 km
7,246 mi / 6,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RHG YYZ
Airport Name Ruhengeri Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code RHG YYZ
ICAO Code HRYU CYYZ
City Ruhengeri Mississauga
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 6,102 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -1.500000, 29.630000 43.680000, -79.630000

Ruhengeri (RHG) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 11,661 kilometers (7,246 miles / 6,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Ruhengeri, it's 02:45 in Mississauga. 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 5,533 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson 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 Mississauga (YYZ) to Ruhengeri (RHG) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) and Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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