AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,238 km
3,876 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,238 km
3,876 mi / 3,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
150°
south southeast

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AMS RUE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code AMS RUE
ICAO Code EHAM FZMB
City Amsterdam Butembo
Country Netherlands DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation -11 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 0.120000, 29.310000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,238 kilometers (3,876 miles / 3,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Amsterdam, it's 13:33 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,768 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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