BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
3,334 km
2,072 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,334 km
2,072 mi / 1,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKZ RUH
Airport Name Bukoba Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BKZ RUH
ICAO Code HTBU OERK
City Bukoba Riyadh
Country Tanzania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,745 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,334 kilometers (2,072 miles / 1,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Saudi Arabia. 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 19:58 in Bukoba, it's 19:58 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,696 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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