Airport Comparison
| BKY | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bukavu Kavumu Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKY | DAR |
| ICAO Code | FZMA | HTDA |
| City | N/A | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | DR Congo | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 5,643 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.310000, 28.810000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1,258 kilometers (782 miles / 680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 16:06 in Dar es Salaam.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,461 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.