Abidjan to Gitega flights
Gitega lies 3,893 km (2,419 mi) east of Abidjan, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Gitega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Burundi |
| Population | 6.3 million | 64,904 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+2 (Africa/Bujumbura) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | BJM, 68 km out |
Clocks in Gitega are 2 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 5 h 44 min journey lands 7 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gitega
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Burundi: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (BIF); the dialling code becomes +257; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Gitega
Gitega is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gitega Airport (GID, 2 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | 68 km (42 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport (regional) | GID | 2 km (1 mi) | 3,248 ft | 5,741 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,893 km (2,419 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Gitega from Abidjan?
3,893 km (2,419 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Gitega by air?
About 5 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Gitega?
Gitega is 2 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Bujumbura against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Gitega flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM); Gitega also has GID.
What currency do I need in Gitega?
The Franc (BIF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.