BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,335 km
3,315 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,335 km
3,315 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
142°
southeast

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BCN RUE
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code BCN RUE
ICAO Code LEBL FZMB
City Barcelona Butembo
Country Spain DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 12 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 0.120000, 29.310000

Barcelona (BCN) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,335 kilometers (3,315 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Spain 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 14:59 in Barcelona, it's 15:59 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,745 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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