MXP
Milan
Italy
5,448 km
3,385 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,448 km
3,385 mi / 2,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
152°
south southeast

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MXP RUE
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code MXP RUE
ICAO Code LIMC FZMB
City Milan Butembo
Country Italy DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 768 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 0.120000, 29.310000

Milan (MXP) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,448 kilometers (3,385 miles / 2,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Milan, it's 02:00 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,989 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Malpensa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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