BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
8,735 km
5,428 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM CTU
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BJM CTU
ICAO Code HBBA ZUUU
City Bujumbura Chengdu
Country Burundi China
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,582 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Bujumbura, it's 11:54 in Chengdu. 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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