BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
8,383 km
5,209 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BKZ CTU
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BKZ CTU
ICAO Code HTBU ZUUU
City Bukoba Chengdu
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,745 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 China. 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 17:06 in Bukoba, it's 22:06 in Chengdu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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