Houston to Butembo (HOU–RUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Butembo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
8,257 mi 18h 1m nonstop +7h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and RUE, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~35h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Butembo from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Rughenda Airfield.
Metric HOU→RUE AUS→RUE
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 18h 1m 19h 50m
Departure OTP 12% –
Austin (AUS) to Butembo flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Rughenda Airfield.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Butembo is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · RUE: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Butembo.
Distance & Flight Time
8,257 mi / 13,287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 18h 1m.
Facts

HOU–RUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Butembo route.
Route details
Distance8,257 mi / 13,287 km
Flight time18h 1m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RUE
Full nameRughenda Airfield
IATA / ICAORUE / FZMB
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation5,757 ft / 1,755 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to RUE flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rughenda Airfield take approximately 18h 1m. The route covers 8,257 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Butembo is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from RUE to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to RUE

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to RUE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to RUE ranges from 18 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,257 miles (13,287 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 35 hours via AUS. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).