BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,571 km
4,083 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,571 km
4,083 mi / 3,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
337°
north northwest

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BKZ LGW
Airport Name Bukoba Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BKZ LGW
ICAO Code HTBU EGKK
City Bukoba London
Country Tanzania United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/London
Elevation 3,745 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 51.150000, -0.190000

Bukoba (BKZ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,571 kilometers (4,083 miles / 3,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 04:46 in Bukoba, it's 01:46 in London. 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 3,543 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 142° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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