Flights to Uvira
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Uvira is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gitega Airport (GID, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,582 ft |
| Gitega Airport (regional) | GID | 86 km (53 mi) | 3,248 ft | 5,741 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, BJM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,582 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Uvira
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvira to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Uvira to Nairobi | Kenya | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Uvira to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 937 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Uvira to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Uvira to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 686 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Uvira to Kakamega | Kenya | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Uvira to Kampala | Uganda | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Uvira to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Uvira to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Uvira to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Uvira to Kigali | Rwanda | 191 km (118 mi) | about 1 h |
| Uvira to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Uvira to Mwanza | Tanzania | 429 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Uvira to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Uvira to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 909 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Uvira to Dodoma | Tanzania | 794 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Uvira to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,156 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Uvira to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Uvira to Ndola | Zambia | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Uvira to Arusha | Tanzania | 838 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Uvira to Mbeya | Tanzania | 776 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Uvira to Nansana | Uganda | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Uvira to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,537 km (955 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Uvira to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,061 km (1,902 mi) | about 4 h 40 min |
| Uvira to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,609 km (5,350 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Uvira to Lima | Peru | 11,680 km (7,257 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Uvira to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,501 km (7,147 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Uvira to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,807 km (2,366 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
| Uvira to Singapore | Singapore | 8,320 km (5,170 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Uvira to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,744 km (1,084 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Uvira?
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). The others, GID, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BJM from Uvira city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Uvira on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.