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Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM)
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is an international airport serving Bujumbura (Bujumbura Mairie Province), Burundi. Its IATA code is BJM and its ICAO code is HBBA. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,600 m long.
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- ICAOHBBA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BJM
- ICAO code
- HBBA
- City
- Bujumbura
- Region / province
- Bujumbura Mairie Province
- Country / territory
- Burundi
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E
- Elevation
- 787 m (2,582 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Asphalt |
| 02/20 | —— | Other |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,926 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,748 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,698 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bujumbura through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
The IATA code of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is BJM and its ICAO code is HBBA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport located?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is in Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi, at coordinates 3.3240° S, 29.3185° E and an elevation of 787 m (2,582 ft).
How far is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,698 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,748 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,926 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
The longest runway at Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.