BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
10,283 km
6,389 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,283 km
6,389 mi / 5,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM MNL
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BJM MNL
ICAO Code HBBA RPLL
City Bujumbura Manila
Country Burundi Philippines
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,582 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 14.510000, 121.020000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,283 kilometers (6,389 miles / 5,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Philippines. 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 06:47 in Bujumbura, it's 12:47 in Manila. 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 2,507 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 267° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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