BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
6,659 km
4,137 miles
CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
6,659 km
4,137 mi / 3,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BTQ CPH
Airport Name Butare Airport Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA Code BTQ CPH
ICAO Code HRYI EKCH
City Butare Copenhagen
Country Rwanda Denmark
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 5,801 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 55.620000, 12.660000

Butare (BTQ) to Copenhagen (CPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 6,659 kilometers (4,137 miles / 3,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Butare, it's 01:22 in Copenhagen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,784 feet between the two airports. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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