BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
3,725 km
2,315 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,725 km
2,315 mi / 2,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BJM CAI
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BJM CAI
ICAO Code HBBA HECA
City Bujumbura Cairo
Country Burundi Egypt
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,582 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,725 kilometers (2,315 miles / 2,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Bujumbura, it's 00:51 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,200 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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