BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
8,421 km
5,233 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,421 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKZ GIG
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BKZ GIG
ICAO Code HTBU SBGL
City Bukoba Rio De Janeiro
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,745 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,421 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Bukoba, it's 16:26 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-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 3,717 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 85° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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