Bukavu to Bangui flights
Bangui lies 1,374 km (854 mi) north-west of Bukavu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bukavu | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Central African Republic |
| Population | 816,811 | 812,407 |
| Elevation | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | KME, 8 km out | BGF, 6 km out |
Clocks in Bangui are 1 h behind Bukavu right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bangui
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Central African Republic: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bukavu
Bukavu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamembe Airport (KME), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bangui
Bangui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Staying in Bangui
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bangui. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 31 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bangui from Bukavu?
1,374 km (854 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bukavu.
How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Bangui by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukavu and Bangui?
Bangui is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Bangui against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Bukavu to Bangui flights?
Typically Kamembe Airport (KME) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bangui?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Bangui?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bangui, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.