Distance From Thohoyandou Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, THY - BUF Distance

The distance from Thohoyandou Airport (THY) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8235 miles or 13252 kilometers or 7151 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 Thohoyandou ( South Africa ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thohoyandou and Buffalo takes around 18 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thohoyandou Airport, Thohoyandou, South Africa to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 18 hours 55 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 • THY - BUF

Kilometers		13252 km
Statute Miles		8235 miles
Nautical Miles		7151 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 55 minutes

Thohoyandou Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - THY to BUF Flight Path

Location of Thohoyandou Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Thohoyandou to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Thohoyandou, South Africa and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • THY - BUF

Time difference between Thohoyandou (South Africa) and Buffalo (United States) is 6 Hours.
Buffalo time is 6 Hours behind Thohoyandou.

Location	Local Time
Thohoyandou (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 01:10:29 SAST
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-11, 19:10:29 EDT

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

Thohoyandou Airport (THY / FATH) Thohoyandou, South Africa

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States