BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,682 km
4,152 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
6,682 km
4,152 mi / 3,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BKZ CCU
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BKZ CCU
ICAO Code HTBU VECC
City Bukoba Kolkata
Country Tanzania India
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 3,745 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 22.650000, 88.450000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 6,682 kilometers (4,152 miles / 3,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Bukoba, it's 16:01 in Kolkata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,729 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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