BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
2,979 km
1,851 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,979 km
1,851 mi / 1,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM JED
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BJM JED
ICAO Code HBBA OEJN
City Bujumbura Jeddah
Country Burundi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,582 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 21.680000, 39.160000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,979 kilometers (1,851 miles / 1,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Burundi with Saudi Arabia. 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 11:50 in Bujumbura, it's 12:50 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,534 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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