Distance From Rughenda Airfield to King Shaka International Airport, RUE - DUR Distance

The distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 2058 miles or 3312 kilometers or 1787 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Butembo ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Butembo and Durban takes around 4 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rughenda Airfield, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 4 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUE - DUR

Kilometers		3312 km
Statute Miles		2058 miles
Nautical Miles		1787 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 43 minutes

Rughenda Airfield to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - RUE to DUR Flight Path

Location of Rughenda Airfield & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Butembo to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUE - DUR

Time difference between Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-04-29, 19:16:18 CAT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-04-29, 19:16:18 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rughenda Airfield (RUE / FZMB) Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa