ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,693 km
4,159 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,693 km
4,159 mi / 3,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
167°
south southeast

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ARN RUE
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code ARN RUE
ICAO Code ESSA FZMB
City Stockholm Butembo
Country Sweden DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 137 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 0.120000, 29.310000

Stockholm (ARN) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,693 kilometers (4,159 miles / 3,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:15 in Stockholm, it's 21:15 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,620 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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