RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
12,578 km
7,816 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
12,578 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
281°
west

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Airport Comparison

RUE SJO
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code RUE SJO
ICAO Code FZMB MROC
City Butembo San Jose
Country DR Congo Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,757 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 9.990000, -84.210000

Butembo (RUE) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 12,578 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Butembo, it's 13:49 in San Jose. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,736 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Rughenda Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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