MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
9,590 km
5,959 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
87°
east

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Airport Comparison

MVD RUE
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code MVD RUE
ICAO Code SUMU FZMB
City Montevideo Butembo
Country Uruguay DR Congo
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 105 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 0.120000, 29.310000

Montevideo (MVD) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Uruguay with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Montevideo, it's 03:44 in Butembo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,652 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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