BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
7,117 km
4,423 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
7,117 km
4,423 mi / 3,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BKZ EDI
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BKZ EDI
ICAO Code HTBU EGPH
City Bukoba Edinburgh
Country Tanzania United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/London
Elevation 3,745 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 7,117 kilometers (4,423 miles / 3,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Bukoba, it's 18:27 in Edinburgh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 140° (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 Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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