OSL
Oslo
Norway
6,861 km
4,263 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
6,861 km
4,263 mi / 3,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
159°
south southeast

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OSL RUE
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code OSL RUE
ICAO Code ENGM FZMB
City Oslo Butembo
Country Norway DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 681 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 0.120000, 29.310000

Oslo (OSL) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 6,861 kilometers (4,263 miles / 3,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Norway 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 14:19 in Oslo, it's 15:19 in Butembo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,076 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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