BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
3,089 km
1,919 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,089 km
1,919 mi / 1,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJM LOS
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BJM LOS
ICAO Code HBBA DNMM
City Bujumbura Lagos
Country Burundi Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,582 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 6.580000, 3.320000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,089 kilometers (1,919 miles / 1,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Burundi with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:32 in Bujumbura, it's 20:32 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,447 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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