BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
5,335 km
3,315 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
5,335 km
3,315 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
357°
north

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BJM OTP
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code BJM OTP
ICAO Code HBBA LROP
City Bujumbura Bucharest
Country Burundi Romania
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 2,582 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 44.570000, 26.100000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 5,335 kilometers (3,315 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Burundi with Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Bujumbura, it's 05:51 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,268 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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