BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
4,418 km
2,745 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,418 km
2,745 mi / 2,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
358°
north

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BUX IST
Airport Name Bunia Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BUX IST
ICAO Code FZKA LTFM
City N/A Istanbul
Country DR Congo Turkey
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,045 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,418 kilometers (2,745 miles / 2,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Bunia Airport, it's 13:22 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,720 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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