RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
4,771 km
2,965 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
4,771 km
2,965 mi / 2,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
354°
north

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RUE SOF
Airport Name Rughenda Airfield Sofia Airport
IATA Code RUE SOF
ICAO Code FZMB LBSF
City Butembo Sofia
Country DR Congo Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,757 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 29.310000 42.700000, 23.410000

Butembo (RUE) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 4,771 kilometers (2,965 miles / 2,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Butembo, it's 14:46 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,015 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Rughenda Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Butembo (RUE) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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