BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
10,243 km
6,365 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
10,243 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGU EWR
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code BGU EWR
ICAO Code FEFG KEWR
City Bangassou Newark
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,706 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 40.690000, -74.170000

Bangassou (BGU) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 10,243 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Central African Republic 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 10:48 in Bangassou, it's 04:48 in Newark. 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 1,689 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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