CDG
Paris
France
6,009 km
3,734 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,009 km
3,734 mi / 3,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
146°
southeast

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CDG RUE
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code CDG RUE
ICAO Code LFPG FZMB
City Paris Butembo
Country France DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 392 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 0.120000, 29.310000

Paris (CDG) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,009 kilometers (3,734 miles / 3,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 France 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 16:40 in Paris, it's 17:40 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,365 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 339° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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