BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
12,067 km
7,498 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,067 km
7,498 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
54°
northeast

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BJM HND
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code BJM HND
ICAO Code HBBA RJTT
City Bujumbura Tokyo
Country Burundi Japan
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,582 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 35.550000, 139.780000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,067 kilometers (7,498 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. 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 13:11 in Bujumbura, it's 20:11 in Tokyo. 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 2,547 feet between the two airports. Tokyo International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (HND) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 279° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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