BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
6,431 km
3,996 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
6,431 km
3,996 mi / 3,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSU EDI
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BSU EDI
ICAO Code FZEN EGPH
City Basankusu Edinburgh
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/London
Elevation 1,217 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 55.950000, -3.370000

Basankusu (BSU) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 6,431 kilometers (3,996 miles / 3,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:28 in Basankusu, it's 07:28 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,082 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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