ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,526 km
7,162 miles
BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
Distance
11,526 km
7,162 mi / 6,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL BJM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Bujumbura International Airport
IATA Code ADL BJM
ICAO Code YPAD HBBA
City Adelaide Bujumbura
Country Australia Burundi
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 20 ft 2,582 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -3.320000, 29.320000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bujumbura (BJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi is 11,526 kilometers (7,162 miles / 6,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Burundi. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Adelaide, it's 00:34 in Bujumbura. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,562 feet between the two airports. Bujumbura International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Bujumbura (BJM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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