CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,353 km
3,947 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,353 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
160°
south southeast

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CPH RUE
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code CPH RUE
ICAO Code EKCH FZMB
City Copenhagen Butembo
Country Denmark DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 17 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 0.120000, 29.310000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,353 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Denmark 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 22:52 in Copenhagen, it's 23:52 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,740 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 349° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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