RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
5,420 km
3,368 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
5,420 km
3,368 mi / 2,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RHG ZAG
Airport Name Ruhengeri Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code RHG ZAG
ICAO Code HRYU LDZA
City Ruhengeri Zagreb
Country Rwanda Croatia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 6,102 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -1.500000, 29.630000 45.740000, 16.070000

Ruhengeri (RHG) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 5,420 kilometers (3,368 miles / 2,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Croatia. 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 07:16 in Ruhengeri, it's 06:16 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,749 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Ruhengeri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Ruhengeri (RHG) follows a heading of 162° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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