BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
15,246 km
9,473 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,246 km
9,473 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJM LAX
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BJM LAX
ICAO Code HBBA KLAX
City Bujumbura Los Angeles
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,582 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,246 kilometers (9,473 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. 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 01:50 in Los Angeles. With a 10-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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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