Distance From Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, BJM - GRU Distance

The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 5227 miles or 8411 kilometers or 4539 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bujumbura ( Burundi ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bujumbura and São Paulo takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, Bujumbura, Burundi to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 12 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BJM - GRU

Kilometers		8411 km
Statute Miles		5227 miles
Nautical Miles		4539 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - BJM to GRU Flight Path

Location of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bujumbura, Burundi and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJM - GRU

Time difference between Bujumbura (Burundi) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
São Paulo time is 5 Hours behind Bujumbura.

Location	Local Time
Bujumbura (Burundi)	2026-09-18, 06:00:29 CAT
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-09-18, 01:00:29 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM / HBBA) Bujumbura, Burundi

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil