BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
11,674 km
7,254 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
11,674 km
7,254 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
55°
northeast

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BJM KIX
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BJM KIX
ICAO Code HBBA RJBB
City Bujumbura Osaka
Country Burundi Japan
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,582 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 34.430000, 135.240000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 11,674 kilometers (7,254 miles / 6,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 03:25 in Bujumbura, it's 10:25 in Osaka. 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 2,556 feet between the two airports. Kansai International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 276° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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