The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 16,016 kilometers (9,952 miles / 8,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Nadi, it's 17:46 in Butembo. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,698 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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