BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
14,892 km
9,253 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
14,892 km
9,253 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
321°
northwest

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BUX SAN
Airport Name Bunia Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BUX SAN
ICAO Code FZKA KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,045 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 32.730000, -117.190000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 14,892 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 10:08 in Bunia Airport, it's 01:08 in San Diego. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,028 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 48° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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