Airport Comparison
| BKY | EZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bukavu Kavumu Airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKY | EZE |
| ICAO Code | FZMA | SAEZ |
| City | N/A | Ezeiza |
| Country | DR Congo | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Elevation | 5,643 ft | 67 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.310000, 28.810000 | -34.820000, -58.540000 |
Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Ezeiza (EZE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Ezeiza, Argentina is 9,619 kilometers (5,977 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 11:10 in Ezeiza. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,576 feet between the two airports. Ministro Pistarini 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 Ezeiza (EZE) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 90° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.