MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
2,917 km
1,812 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
2,917 km
1,812 mi / 1,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
353°
north

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MPM RUE
Airport Name Maputo Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code MPM RUE
ICAO Code FQMA FZMB
City Maputo Butembo
Country Mozambique DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 145 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 0.120000, 29.310000

Maputo (MPM) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 2,917 kilometers (1,812 miles / 1,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Maputo, it's 14:41 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,612 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 173° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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