AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,807 km
6,094 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
9,807 km
6,094 mi / 5,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

AEP RUE
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code AEP RUE
ICAO Code SABE FZMB
City Buenos Aires Butembo
Country Argentina DR Congo
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 18 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 0.120000, 29.310000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 9,807 kilometers (6,094 miles / 5,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:39 in Butembo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,739 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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