# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Butembo (RUE)

> 250 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 250 km / 155 mi / 135 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → DR Congo
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:23 in Kigali, it's 08:23 in Butembo)
- **Elevation difference**: 898 ft (RUE is higher than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Rughenda Airfield (RUE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rue-butembo-rughenda-airfield/1ef266de-e42e-6456-8bac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Butembo, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZMB
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: 0.120000, 29.310000
- Elevation: 5,757 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rughenda Airfield (RUE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rue-butembo-rughenda-airfield/1ef266de-e42e-6456-8bac-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)