BRU
Brussels
Belgium
5,994 km
3,724 miles
BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
Distance
5,994 km
3,724 mi / 3,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
148°
south southeast

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BRU BUX
Airport Name Brussels Airport Bunia Airport
IATA Code BRU BUX
ICAO Code EBBR FZKA
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 184 ft 4,045 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 1.570000, 30.220000

Brussels (BRU) to Bunia Airport (BUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo is 5,994 kilometers (3,724 miles / 3,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Belgium 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 23:14 in Brussels, it's 00:14 in Bunia Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,861 feet between the two airports. Bunia Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 340° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bunia Airport (BUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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