AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,479 km
4,026 miles
BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
148°
south southeast

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AMS BKZ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bukoba Airport
IATA Code AMS BKZ
ICAO Code EHAM HTBU
City Amsterdam Bukoba
Country Netherlands Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation -11 ft 3,745 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -1.330000, 31.820000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bukoba (BKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Netherlands with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:11 in Amsterdam, it's 20:11 in Bukoba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,756 feet between the two airports. Bukoba Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Bukoba (BKZ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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