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BUX to LCY: distance & flight time
Bunia (Bunia Airport) → London (London City Airport)
3,869 mi
6,226 km · 3,362 nm
8h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
3,869 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 3m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BUX — Bunia Airport · Bunia, Congo (Kinshasa)
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BUX
- BNC · Beni Airport86 mi away
- KSE · Kasese Airport96 mi away
- RUA · Arua Airport113 mi away
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BUX from LCY?
The flight distance from Bunia (BUX) to London (LCY) is 3,869 miles (6,226 km, 3,362 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BUX to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BUX to LCY?
Nonstop service on BUX–LCY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bunia and London?
London is 2 hours behind Bunia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BUX to LCY?
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