BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
12,855 km
7,988 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,855 km
7,988 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJM CUN
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BJM CUN
ICAO Code HBBA MMUN
City Bujumbura Cancun
Country Burundi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Cancun
Elevation 2,582 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,855 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Mexico. 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 10:35 in Bujumbura, it's 03:35 in Cancun. 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 2,560 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 83° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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