BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
11,472 km
7,128 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,472 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
316°
northwest

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BKZ YOW
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BKZ YOW
ICAO Code HTBU CYOW
City Bukoba Ottawa
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Toronto
Elevation 3,745 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 45.320000, -75.670000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,472 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Bukoba, it's 17:41 in Ottawa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,371 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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