AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,479 km
4,026 miles
BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
151°
south southeast

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AMS BKY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bukavu Kavumu Airport
IATA Code AMS BKY
ICAO Code EHAM FZMA
City Amsterdam N/A
Country Netherlands DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation -11 ft 5,643 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.310000, 28.810000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Amsterdam, it's 14:21 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,654 feet between the two airports. Bukavu Kavumu Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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