ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,841 km
2,386 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
3,841 km
2,386 mi / 2,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
102°
east southeast

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ABJ BTQ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code ABJ BTQ
ICAO Code DIAP HRYI
City Abidjan Butare
Country Ivory Coast Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kigali
Elevation 21 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 3,841 kilometers (2,386 miles / 2,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Ivory Coast with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Abidjan, it's 02:10 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,780 feet between the two airports. Butare Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butare (BTQ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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