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LGA to BJM: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Bujumbura (Bujumbura International Airport)
7,058 mi
11,358 km · 6,133 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,058 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 18m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- BJM — Bujumbura International Airport · Bujumbura, Burundi
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near BJM
- GID · Gitega Airport41 mi away
- KME · Kamembe Airport66 mi away
- BKY · Bukavu Kavumu Airport78 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from BJM?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Bujumbura (BJM) is 7,058 miles (11,358 km, 6,133 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to BJM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Bujumbura?
Bujumbura is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to BJM?
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