ATH
Athens
Greece
4,241 km
2,635 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
4,241 km
2,635 mi / 2,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
171°
south

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ATH RUE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code ATH RUE
ICAO Code LGAV FZMB
City Athens Butembo
Country Greece DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 308 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 0.120000, 29.310000

Athens (ATH) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 4,241 kilometers (2,635 miles / 2,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Greece 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 15:57 in Athens, it's 15:57 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,449 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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