BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,881 km
4,276 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,881 km
4,276 mi / 3,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
356°
north

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BKZ HEL
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BKZ HEL
ICAO Code HTBU EFHK
City Bukoba Helsinki
Country Tanzania Finland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,745 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,881 kilometers (4,276 miles / 3,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Finland. 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 19:50 in Bukoba, it's 18:50 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,566 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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