BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
6,476 km
4,024 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
6,476 km
4,024 mi / 3,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BJM BRU
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code BJM BRU
ICAO Code HBBA EBBR
City Bujumbura Brussels
Country Burundi Belgium
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Brussels
Elevation 2,582 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 50.900000, 4.480000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 6,476 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Bujumbura, it's 12:05 in Brussels.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,398 feet between the two airports. Brussels Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Brussels (BRU) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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