The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 12,280 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:20 in Nashville, it's 15:20 in Bunia Airport. With a 8-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 3,446 feet between the two airports. Bunia Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Bunia Airport (BUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.