PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
5,738 km
3,566 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,738 km
3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Prague
Heading
161°
south southeast

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PRG RUE
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code PRG RUE
ICAO Code LKPR FZMB
City Prague Butembo
Country Czech Republic DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Prague Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,247 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 0.120000, 29.310000

Prague (PRG) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,738 kilometers (3,566 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Czech Republic with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Prague, it's 13:34 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,510 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Václav Havel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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