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Flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Entebbe, about 7h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 49m
BJMJNBDAR

Bujumbura to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Entebbe

Best ways to fly from Bujumbura to Johannesburg

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

1
BJM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) JNB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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BJM Entebbe (EBB) JNB
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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3
BJM Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 13m
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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
2,544 km1,580 miles
Journey time
6h 49mestimate
Time difference
NoneJohannesburg vs Bujumbura
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
BJM → JNB, HLA

Flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bujumbura to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, Entebbe and Nairobi. 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 Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,544 km.
Where do you change planes between Bujumbura and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Entebbe (EBB) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bujumbura and Johannesburg?
Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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