BUO
Burao
Somalia
12,966 km
8,057 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
12,966 km
8,057 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
305°
northwest

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BUO MIA
Airport Name Burao Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code BUO MIA
ICAO Code HCMV KMIA
City Burao Miami
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 3,400 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 25.800000, -80.290000

Burao (BUO) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 12,966 kilometers (8,057 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Somalia 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 10:23 in Burao, it's 02:23 in Miami. 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 3,391 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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