ATH
Athens
Greece
4,621 km
2,872 miles
BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
Distance
4,621 km
2,872 mi / 2,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
172°
south

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ATH BJM
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Bujumbura International Airport
IATA Code ATH BJM
ICAO Code LGAV HBBA
City Athens Bujumbura
Country Greece Burundi
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 308 ft 2,582 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -3.320000, 29.320000

Athens (ATH) to Bujumbura (BJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi is 4,621 kilometers (2,872 miles / 2,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Greece with Burundi. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Athens, it's 01:01 in Bujumbura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,274 feet between the two airports. Bujumbura International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Bujumbura (BJM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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