BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
8,074 km
5,017 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,074 km
5,017 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

BJM KUL
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BJM KUL
ICAO Code HBBA WMKK
City Bujumbura Kuala Lumpur
Country Burundi Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,582 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 2.750000, 101.710000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,074 kilometers (5,017 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Malaysia. 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 22:08 in Bujumbura, it's 04:08 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 2,513 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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