BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
11,710 km
7,277 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,710 km
7,277 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
257°
west southwest

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BJM LIM
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BJM LIM
ICAO Code HBBA SPJC
City Bujumbura Lima
Country Burundi Peru
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Lima
Elevation 2,582 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,710 kilometers (7,277 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Bujumbura, it's 07:40 in Lima. 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 2,469 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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