BOM
Mumbai
India
5,196 km
3,228 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,196 km
3,228 mi / 2,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BOM RUE
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code BOM RUE
ICAO Code VABB FZMB
City Mumbai Butembo
Country India DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 37 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 0.120000, 29.310000

Mumbai (BOM) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,196 kilometers (3,228 miles / 2,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 India 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 17:01 in Mumbai, it's 13:31 in Butembo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,720 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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