The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania is 16,895 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Samoa 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 04:32 in Apia, it's 18:32 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 3,687 feet between the two airports. Bukoba Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bukoba (BKZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.