BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
11,125 km
6,913 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,125 km
6,913 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
236°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BUX SCL
Airport Name Bunia Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code BUX SCL
ICAO Code FZKA SCEL
City N/A Santiago
Country DR Congo Chile
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Santiago
Elevation 4,045 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,125 kilometers (6,913 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Chile. 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 02:05 in Bunia Airport, it's 20:05 in Santiago. 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 2,490 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 95° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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