FCO
Rome
Italy
4,941 km
3,070 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
4,941 km
3,070 mi / 2,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
155°
south southeast

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FCO RUE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code FCO RUE
ICAO Code LIRF FZMB
City Rome Butembo
Country Italy DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 15 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 0.120000, 29.310000

Rome (FCO) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 4,941 kilometers (3,070 miles / 2,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Italy 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 11:48 in Rome, it's 12:48 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,742 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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