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Flights from Bujumbura to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Brussels, about 19h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 57m
BJMCHIADD

Bujumbura to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJM Addis Ababa (ADD) CHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 54m
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BJM Brussels (BRU) CHI
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Same alliance ~18h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,467 km7,742 miles
Journey time
18h 57mestimate
Time difference
-8hChicago vs Bujumbura
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
BJM → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Bujumbura to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Brussels. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bujumbura to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,467 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Brussels (BRU). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Chicago?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Bujumbura.

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