Airport Comparison
Addis Ababa (ADD) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 1,440 kilometers (895 miles / 778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:01 in Butembo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,873 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 47° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.