BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
5,900 km
3,666 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,900 km
3,666 mi / 3,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSU LHR
Airport Name Basankusu Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code BSU LHR
ICAO Code FZEN EGLL
City Basankusu London
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/London
Elevation 1,217 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 51.470000, -0.460000

Basankusu (BSU) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 5,900 kilometers (3,666 miles / 3,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 13:36 in Basankusu, it's 12:36 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,134 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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