BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
12,429 km
7,723 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,429 km
7,723 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
320°
northwest

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BUX MSP
Airport Name Bunia Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code BUX MSP
ICAO Code FZKA KMSP
City N/A Minneapolis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 4,045 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 44.880000, -93.220000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,429 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United States. 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 16:41 in Bunia Airport, it's 08:41 in Minneapolis. 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 3,203 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 64° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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