BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
10,598 km
6,586 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,598 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BZU MNL
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BZU MNL
ICAO Code FZKJ RPLL
City N/A Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,378 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 14.510000, 121.020000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,598 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 08:52 in Manila. 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 1,303 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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