CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,343 km
2,077 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
3,343 km
2,077 mi / 1,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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CAI RUE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code CAI RUE
ICAO Code HECA FZMB
City Cairo Butembo
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.120000, 29.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 3,343 kilometers (2,077 miles / 1,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Cairo, it's 19:09 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,375 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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