BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
4,960 km
3,082 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,960 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
359°
north

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BJM IST
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BJM IST
ICAO Code HBBA LTFM
City Bujumbura Istanbul
Country Burundi Turkey
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,582 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 41.280000, 28.750000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,960 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Turkey. 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 05:50 in Bujumbura, it's 06:50 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,257 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 179° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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