DOH
Doha
Qatar
3,682 km
2,288 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
3,682 km
2,288 mi / 1,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
224°
southwest

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DOH RUE
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code DOH RUE
ICAO Code OTHH FZMB
City Doha Butembo
Country Qatar DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Qatar Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 13 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 0.120000, 29.310000

Doha (DOH) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 3,682 kilometers (2,288 miles / 1,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Doha, it's 18:36 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,744 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Hamad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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