BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
6,913 km
4,296 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,913 km
4,296 mi / 3,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM KTM
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BJM KTM
ICAO Code HBBA VNKT
City Bujumbura Kathmandu
Country Burundi Nepal
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,582 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,913 kilometers (4,296 miles / 3,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Nepal. 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 13:07 in Bujumbura, it's 16:52 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,808 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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