AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
3,841 km
2,386 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
3,841 km
2,386 mi / 2,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH RUE
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code AUH RUE
ICAO Code OMAA FZMB
City Abu Dhabi Butembo
Country United Arab Emirates DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 88 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 0.120000, 29.310000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 3,841 kilometers (2,386 miles / 2,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 18:51 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,669 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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