HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,605 km
5,347 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
8,605 km
5,347 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN RUE
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code HAN RUE
ICAO Code VVNB FZMB
City Hanoi Butembo
Country Vietnam DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 39 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 0.120000, 29.310000

Hanoi (HAN) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 8,605 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Vietnam with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Hanoi, it's 17:41 in Butembo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,718 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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