BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
6,204 km
3,855 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,204 km
3,855 mi / 3,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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BUX LGW
Airport Name Bunia Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BUX LGW
ICAO Code FZKA EGKK
City N/A London
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/London
Elevation 4,045 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 51.150000, -0.190000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,204 kilometers (3,855 miles / 3,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 20:09 in Bunia Airport, it's 18:09 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,843 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 142° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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