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JFK to BUX: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Bunia (Bunia Airport)
6,877 mi
11,068 km · 5,976 nm
13h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,877 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 57m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- BUX — Bunia Airport · Bunia, Congo (Kinshasa)
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near BUX
- BNC · Beni Airport86 mi away
- KSE · Kasese Airport96 mi away
- RUA · Arua Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from BUX?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Bunia (BUX) is 6,877 miles (11,068 km, 5,976 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to BUX?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Bunia?
Bunia is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to BUX?
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