BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
3,497 km
2,173 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,497 km
2,173 mi / 1,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
359°
north

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BKZ CAI
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BKZ CAI
ICAO Code HTBU HECA
City Bukoba Cairo
Country Tanzania Egypt
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Cairo
Elevation 3,745 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,497 kilometers (2,173 miles / 1,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Bukoba, it's 21:23 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,363 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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