Airport Comparison
| DAR | RUE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Rughenda Airfield |
| IATA Code | DAR | RUE |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FZMB |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Butembo |
| Country | Tanzania | DR Congo |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,757 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 0.120000, 29.310000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 1,345 kilometers (836 miles / 726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:38 in Butembo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,575 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.