BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,112 km
3,798 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,112 km
3,798 mi / 3,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
149°
south southeast

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BRU RUE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code BRU RUE
ICAO Code EBBR FZMB
City Brussels Butembo
Country Belgium DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 184 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 0.120000, 29.310000

Brussels (BRU) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,112 kilometers (3,798 miles / 3,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Belgium 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 13:48 in Brussels, it's 14:48 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,573 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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