Distance From Bunia Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, BUX - SYD Distance

The distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8030 miles or 12923 kilometers or 6973 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bunia ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bunia and Sydney takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bunia Airport, Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUX - SYD

Kilometers		12923 km
Statute Miles		8030 miles
Nautical Miles		6973 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Bunia Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - BUX to SYD Flight Path

Location of Bunia Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bunia to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUX - SYD

Time difference between Bunia (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Bunia.

Location	Local Time
Bunia (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-15, 15:13:12 CAT
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 00:13:12 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bunia Airport (BUX / FZKA) Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia