BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,515 km
4,048 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,515 km
4,048 mi / 3,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

BKZ RIX
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BKZ RIX
ICAO Code HTBU EVRA
City Bukoba Riga
Country Tanzania Latvia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Riga
Elevation 3,745 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,515 kilometers (4,048 miles / 3,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Latvia. 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 11:29 in Bukoba, it's 10:29 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,709 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 171° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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