BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
15,123 km
9,397 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,123 km
9,397 mi / 8,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
320°
northwest

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BKY LAX
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BKY LAX
ICAO Code FZMA KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,643 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,123 kilometers (9,397 miles / 8,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 02:18 in Los Angeles. With a 10-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 5,515 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 51° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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