LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
2,972 km
1,846 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
2,972 km
1,846 mi / 1,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
103°
east southeast

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LOS RUE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code LOS RUE
ICAO Code DNMM FZMB
City Lagos Butembo
Country Nigeria DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 135 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 0.120000, 29.310000

Lagos (LOS) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 2,972 kilometers (1,846 miles / 1,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Nigeria with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Lagos, it's 16:16 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,622 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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