NCE
Nice
France
5,315 km
3,302 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
5,315 km
3,302 mi / 2,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
149°
south southeast

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NCE RUE
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code NCE RUE
ICAO Code LFMN FZMB
City Nice Butembo
Country France DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 12 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 0.120000, 29.310000

Nice (NCE) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 5,315 kilometers (3,302 miles / 2,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 France 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 18:53 in Nice, it's 19:53 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,745 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 338° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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