Bujumbura to Addis Ababa (BJM–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,072 mi airlines 22/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET3816
ET Ethiopian
73F
1:30 AM
CAT
5:00 AM
EAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9470cs
MS Egyptair
7M8
4:05 PM
CAT
7:50 PM
EAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET810+2
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:15 PM
CAT
7:40 PM
EAT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6357cs
EY Etihad
7M8
4:15 PM
CAT
7:40 PM
EAT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET811+2
ET Ethiopian
7M8
11:30 AM
EAT T2
1:15 PM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9471cs
MS Egyptair
738
11:30 AM
EAT T2
1:15 PM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6356cs
EY Etihad
7M8
11:30 AM
EAT T2
1:15 PM
CAT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bujumbura to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,072 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

BJM–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,072 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BJM–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, MS 8 73F, 7M8 2h25-2h30 Star Alliance EY, MS
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BJM to ADD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BJM to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Bujumbura

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric BJM→ADD KGL→ADD
Distance from BJM 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 22 65
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BJM with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Bujumbura.
BJM: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bujumbura, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,072 mi / 1,725 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m.

BJM–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bujumbura to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance1,072 mi / 1,725 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BJM
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJM to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m. The route covers 1,072 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from BJM to ADD. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO and EBB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Bujumbura.
Yes, return flights from ADD to BJM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BJM to ADD

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BJM to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJM to ADD ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,072 miles (1,725 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kigali (KGL).