ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,177 km
7,567 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
12,177 km
7,567 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL RUE
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code ATL RUE
ICAO Code KATL FZMB
City Atlanta Butembo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 0.120000, 29.310000

Atlanta (ATL) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 12,177 kilometers (7,567 miles / 6,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Atlanta, it's 14:54 in Butembo. 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 4,731 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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