DUB
Dublin
Ireland
6,772 km
4,208 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,772 km
4,208 mi / 3,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
138°
southeast

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DUB RUE
Airport Name Dublin Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code DUB RUE
ICAO Code EIDW FZMB
City Dublin Butembo
Country Ireland DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Dublin Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 242 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 0.120000, 29.310000

Dublin (DUB) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,772 kilometers (4,208 miles / 3,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Ireland 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 17:06 in Dublin, it's 19:06 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,515 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Dublin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 337° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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