BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,863 km
4,886 miles
BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
Distance
7,863 km
4,886 mi / 4,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
267°
west

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BKK BUX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bunia Airport
IATA Code BKK BUX
ICAO Code VTBS FZKA
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 4,045 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 1.570000, 30.220000

Bangkok (BKK) to Bunia Airport (BUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 7,863 kilometers (4,886 miles / 4,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Thailand with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Bangkok, it's 20:12 in Bunia Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,040 feet between the two airports. Bunia Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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