MCT
Muscat
Oman
4,072 km
2,530 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
4,072 km
2,530 mi / 2,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
234°
southwest

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MCT RUE
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code MCT RUE
ICAO Code OOMS FZMB
City Muscat Butembo
Country Oman DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 48 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 0.120000, 29.310000

Muscat (MCT) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 4,072 kilometers (2,530 miles / 2,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Oman 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 14:49 in Muscat, it's 12:49 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,709 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 48° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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