BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
3,240 km
2,014 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,240 km
2,014 mi / 1,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
174°
south

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Airport Comparison

BZU JNB
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BZU JNB
ICAO Code FZKJ FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,378 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,240 kilometers (2,014 miles / 1,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 16:41 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Buta Zega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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