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Airport Comparison
Dakar (DKR) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,394 kilometers (3,351 miles / 2,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.
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 Senegal with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Dakar, it's 14:19 in Butembo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,672 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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