BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
6,244 km
3,880 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,244 km
3,880 mi / 3,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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BUX LHR
Airport Name Bunia Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code BUX LHR
ICAO Code FZKA EGLL
City N/A London
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/London
Elevation 4,045 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 51.470000, -0.460000

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

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 6,244 kilometers (3,880 miles / 3,371 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 12:14 in Bunia Airport, it's 10:14 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,962 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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