BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
11,447 km
7,113 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
11,447 km
7,113 mi / 6,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKZ EWR
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code BKZ EWR
ICAO Code HTBU KEWR
City Bukoba Newark
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 3,745 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 40.690000, -74.170000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 11,447 kilometers (7,113 miles / 6,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Bukoba, it's 12:32 in Newark. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,728 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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