BEG
Belgrad
Serbia
5,049 km
3,137 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,049 km
3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Belgrade
Heading
167°
south southeast

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BEG RUE
Airport Name Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code BEG RUE
ICAO Code LYBE FZMB
City Belgrad Butembo
Country Serbia DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Belgrade Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 335 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 44.820000, 20.310000 0.120000, 29.310000

Belgrad (BEG) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) in Belgrad, Serbia to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,049 kilometers (3,137 miles / 2,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Serbia 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 12:49 in Belgrad, it's 13:49 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,422 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Belgrad (BEG) follows a heading of 351° (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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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