BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
13,255 km
8,236 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,255 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUX YYC
Airport Name Bunia Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code BUX YYC
ICAO Code FZKA CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,045 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 51.110000, -114.020000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,255 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. 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 05:43 in Bunia Airport, it's 20:43 in Calgary. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 42° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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