RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
5,236 km
3,254 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
5,236 km
3,254 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
347°
north northwest

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RUE ZAG
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Zagreb Airport
IATA Code RUE ZAG
ICAO Code FZMB LDZA
City Butembo Zagreb
Country DR Congo Croatia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,757 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 45.740000, 16.070000

Butembo (RUE) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 5,236 kilometers (3,254 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Croatia. 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 16:25 in Butembo, it's 15:25 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,404 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Rughenda Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 162° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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