ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,440 km
895 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
1,440 km
895 mi / 778 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RUE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code ADD RUE
ICAO Code HAAB FZMB
City Addis Ababa Butembo
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 0.120000, 29.310000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 1,440 kilometers (895 miles / 778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:01 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,873 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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