The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 13,441 kilometers (8,352 miles / 7,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 11:01 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 03:01 in Dallas-Fort Worth. 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 5,037 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 71° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.