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Flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura. 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
Johannesburg to Bujumbura at a glance
Fastest journey6h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Entebbe
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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JNB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) BJM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
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
- NoneBujumbura vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Bujumbura
- USD
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → BJM
Flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?
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 Johannesburg to Bujumbura?
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 Johannesburg and Bujumbura?
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 Johannesburg and Bujumbura?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Bujumbura: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM).
