BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
510 km
317 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
510 km
317 mi / 275 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
43°
northeast

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BJM EBB
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BJM EBB
ICAO Code HBBA HUEN
City Bujumbura Kampala
Country Burundi Uganda
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Africa/Kampala
Elevation 2,582 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 0.040000, 32.440000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 510 kilometers (317 miles / 275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Bujumbura, it's 20:00 in Kampala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). 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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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