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

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8,257 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 22h ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
AUS Austin ~22h 15m WN → Austin (AUS) to Butembo flights
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Houston to Butembo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
8,257 mi 18h 4m nonstop +7h ahead

HOU–RUE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Butembo (RUE) Butembo to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
AUS ~22h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → RUE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
RUE → HOU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
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 – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 18h 4m 19h 50m
Departure OTP 63% –
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 4m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–RUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Butembo route.
Route details
Distance8,257 mi / 13,287 km
Flight time18h 4m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 18h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 8,257 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 18 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,257 miles (13,287 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).