~7h 5mTotal estimate
~€135–490Rough fare per person
Flight to Kigali
Johannesburg → Kigali · about ~3h 30m in the air · ~€110–400
Flight to Bujumbura
Kigali → Bujumbura · about ~35m in the air · ~€25–90
Johannesburg → Bujumbura
South Africa to Burundi · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Johannesburg?
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About the trip from Johannesburg to Bujumbura
Johannesburg (South Africa) and Bujumbura (Burundi) are 2,541 km (1,579 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Kigali: ~7h 5m door to door with 1 change, for ~€135–490 per person. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Johannesburg to Kigali: ~3h 30m in the air, 2,705 km, ~€110–400
- Flight from Kigali to Bujumbura: ~35m in the air, 177 km, ~€25–90
Questions
How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?
~7h 5m door to door by flight, via Kigali, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Johannesburg to Bujumbura?
~€135–490 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Johannesburg to Bujumbura without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.