ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,038 km
2,509 miles
BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
Distance
4,038 km
2,509 mi / 2,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
99°
east

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ABJ BKZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Bukoba Airport
IATA Code ABJ BKZ
ICAO Code DIAP HTBU
City Abidjan Bukoba
Country Ivory Coast Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 21 ft 3,745 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.330000, 31.820000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Bukoba (BKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania is 4,038 kilometers (2,509 miles / 2,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Abidjan, it's 21:48 in Bukoba. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,724 feet between the two airports. Bukoba Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Bukoba (BKZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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