RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
3,336 km
2,073 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,336 km
2,073 mi / 1,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
33°
north northeast

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RUE RUH
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RUE RUH
ICAO Code FZMB OERK
City Butembo Riyadh
Country DR Congo Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,757 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 24.960000, 46.700000

Butembo (RUE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,336 kilometers (2,073 miles / 1,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Butembo, it's 19:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,708 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Rughenda Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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