ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,206 km
3,235 miles
BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
Distance
5,206 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
143°
southeast

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ALG BJM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Bujumbura International Airport
IATA Code ALG BJM
ICAO Code DAAG HBBA
City Algiers Bujumbura
Country Algeria Burundi
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 82 ft 2,582 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -3.320000, 29.320000

Algiers (ALG) to Bujumbura (BJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi is 5,206 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Algiers, it's 22:43 in Bujumbura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,500 feet between the two airports. Bujumbura International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Bujumbura (BJM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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