ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,400 km
7,705 miles
BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
Distance
12,400 km
7,705 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

ATL BJM
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Bujumbura International Airport
IATA Code ATL BJM
ICAO Code KATL HBBA
City Atlanta Bujumbura
Country United States Burundi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,582 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -3.320000, 29.320000

Atlanta (ATL) to Bujumbura (BJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi is 12,400 kilometers (7,705 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Atlanta, it's 21:47 in Bujumbura. With a 6-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 1,556 feet between the two airports. Bujumbura International Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Bujumbura (BJM) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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