JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,921 km
1,815 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
2,921 km
1,815 mi / 1,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RUE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code JNB RUE
ICAO Code FAOR FZMB
City Johannesburg Butembo
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.120000, 29.310000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 2,921 kilometers (1,815 miles / 1,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:53 in Johannesburg, it's 13:53 in Butembo.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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