RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
6,019 km
3,740 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
6,019 km
3,740 mi / 3,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
348°
north northwest

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RUE TXL
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code RUE TXL
ICAO Code FZMB EDDT
City Butembo Berlin
Country DR Congo Germany
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,757 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 52.560000, 13.290000

Butembo (RUE) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 6,019 kilometers (3,740 miles / 3,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Butembo, it's 16:50 in Berlin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,635 feet between the two airports. Berlin-Tegel 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 Berlin (TXL) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Rughenda Airfield (RUE) and Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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