BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
4,133 km
2,568 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,133 km
2,568 mi / 2,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BUX CPT
Airport Name Bunia Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BUX CPT
ICAO Code FZKA FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,045 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,133 kilometers (2,568 miles / 2,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Bunia Airport, it's 22:45 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,894 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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