BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
874 km
543 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
874 km
543 mi / 472 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM NBO
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BJM NBO
ICAO Code HBBA HKJK
City Bujumbura Nairobi
Country Burundi Kenya
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,582 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 874 kilometers (543 miles / 472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Bujumbura, it's 03:33 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,748 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bujumbura International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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