BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
3,662 km
2,275 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,662 km
2,275 mi / 1,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BJM RUH
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BJM RUH
ICAO Code HBBA OERK
City Bujumbura Riyadh
Country Burundi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,582 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,662 kilometers (2,275 miles / 1,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:11 in Bujumbura, it's 03:11 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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