BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
11,616 km
7,218 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
11,616 km
7,218 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJM BWI
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BJM BWI
ICAO Code HBBA KBWI
City Bujumbura Baltimore
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/New_York
Elevation 2,582 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 11,616 kilometers (7,218 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Bujumbura, it's 20:01 in Baltimore. With a 7-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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