RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
3,594 km
2,233 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
3,594 km
2,233 mi / 1,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
north

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RUE TLV
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code RUE TLV
ICAO Code FZMB LLBG
City Butembo Tel Aviv
Country DR Congo Israel
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5,757 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 32.010000, 34.890000

Butembo (RUE) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 3,594 kilometers (2,233 miles / 1,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Israel. 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 14:17 in Butembo, it's 14:17 in Tel Aviv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,622 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 190° (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 Rughenda Airfield (RUE) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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