BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
7,104 km
4,414 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
7,104 km
4,414 mi / 3,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
341°
north northwest

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BKY EDI
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BKY EDI
ICAO Code FZMA EGPH
City N/A Edinburgh
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/London
Elevation 5,643 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 7,104 kilometers (4,414 miles / 3,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 21:00 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,508 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 144° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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