BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
12,093 km
7,514 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,093 km
7,514 mi / 6,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BZU NRT
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BZU NRT
ICAO Code FZKJ RJAA
City N/A Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,378 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 35.760000, 140.390000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,093 kilometers (7,514 miles / 6,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan. 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 02:50 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 09:50 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 1,237 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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