ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,770 km
7,313 miles
BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,770 km
7,313 mi / 6,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
261°
west

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ADL BUX
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Bunia Airport
IATA Code ADL BUX
ICAO Code YPAD FZKA
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 4,045 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 1.570000, 30.220000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bunia Airport (BUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 11,770 kilometers (7,313 miles / 6,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Adelaide, it's 18:39 in Bunia Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,025 feet between the two airports. Bunia Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Bunia Airport (BUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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