BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
14,011 km
8,706 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,011 km
8,706 mi / 7,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUX MEX
Airport Name Bunia Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BUX MEX
ICAO Code FZKA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,045 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,011 kilometers (8,706 miles / 7,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:45 in Bunia Airport, it's 20:45 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 3,271 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bunia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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