BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
11,418 km
7,095 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
311°
northwest

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BUX IAD
Airport Name Bunia Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BUX IAD
ICAO Code FZKA KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 4,045 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 38.900000, -77.500000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:50 in Bunia Airport, it's 11:50 in Washington. With a 7-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 3,733 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 77° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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