BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
13,484 km
8,379 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,484 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
129°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BZU SYD
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BZU SYD
ICAO Code FZKJ YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,378 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,484 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 17:38 in Sydney. With a 8-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 1,357 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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