ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,725 km
1,072 miles
BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
Distance
1,725 km
1,072 mi / 931 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
218°
southwest

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ADD BJM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Bujumbura International Airport
IATA Code ADD BJM
ICAO Code HAAB HBBA
City Addis Ababa Bujumbura
Country Ethiopia Burundi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,582 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.320000, 29.320000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bujumbura (BJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi is 1,725 kilometers (1,072 miles / 931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Burundi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:20 in Bujumbura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,048 feet between the two airports. Bujumbura International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bujumbura (BJM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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