BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
10,050 km
6,245 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,050 km
6,245 mi / 5,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
75°
east northeast

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BUX MNL
Airport Name Bunia Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BUX MNL
ICAO Code FZKA RPLL
City N/A Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,045 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 14.510000, 121.020000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,050 kilometers (6,245 miles / 5,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Philippines. 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 14:01 in Bunia Airport, it's 20:01 in Manila. With a 6-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 3,970 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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