AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,295 km
8,883 miles
BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
Distance
14,295 km
8,883 mi / 7,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BKZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bukoba Airport
IATA Code AKL BKZ
ICAO Code NZAA HTBU
City Auckland Bukoba
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 23 ft 3,745 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.330000, 31.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Bukoba (BKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania is 14,295 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Auckland, it's 06:46 in Bukoba. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,722 feet between the two airports. Bukoba Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bukoba (BKZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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