# Distance from Prague (PRG) to Butembo (RUE)

> 5,738 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,738 km / 3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 161° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 348° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Czech Republic) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 07:33 in Prague, it's 07:33 in Butembo)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,510 ft (RUE is higher than PRG)

## Airports

### [Václav Havel Airport (PRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/prg-prague-vaclav-havel-airport/1ef266df-52bc-60da-a00a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Prague, Czech Republic
- ICAO: LKPR
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Coordinates: 50.100000, 14.260000
- Elevation: 1,247 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 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.

## Related

- [Václav Havel Airport (PRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/prg-prague-vaclav-havel-airport/1ef266df-52bc-60da-a00a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rughenda Airfield (RUE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rue-butembo-rughenda-airfield/1ef266de-e42e-6456-8bac-06bb2780ed98)
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