Airport Comparison
Bukoba (BKZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 568 kilometers (353 miles / 307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 90°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Bukoba, it's 01:23 in Nairobi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bukoba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.