Distance From Rughenda Airfield to Memphis International Airport, RUE - MEM Distance

The distance from Rughenda Airfield (RUE) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 7845 miles or 12625 kilometers or 6813 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 Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Butembo and Memphis takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rughenda Airfield, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 18 hours 2 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 - MEM

Kilometers		12625 km
Statute Miles		7845 miles
Nautical Miles		6813 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

Rughenda Airfield to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - RUE to MEM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUE - MEM

Time difference between Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Memphis (United States) is 8 Hours.
Memphis time is 8 Hours behind Butembo.

Location	Local Time
Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-01-29, 14:21:42 CAT
Memphis (United States)	2026-01-29, 06:21:42 CST

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

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States