RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
8,304 km
5,160 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
8,304 km
5,160 mi / 4,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
89°
east

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RUE SIN
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code RUE SIN
ICAO Code FZMB WSSS
City Butembo Singapore
Country DR Congo Singapore
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Singapore
Elevation 5,757 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 1.350000, 103.990000

Butembo (RUE) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 8,304 kilometers (5,160 miles / 4,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 DR Congo with Singapore. 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 14:41 in Butembo, it's 20:41 in Singapore. With a 6-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 5,735 feet between the two airports. Singapore Changi 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 Singapore (SIN) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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