BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,559 km
4,076 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,559 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKZ KTM
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BKZ KTM
ICAO Code HTBU VNKT
City Bukoba Kathmandu
Country Tanzania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,745 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,559 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Nepal. 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 15:16 in Bukoba, it's 18:01 in Kathmandu.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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