BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
5,877 km
3,652 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,877 km
3,652 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKZ ZRH
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BKZ ZRH
ICAO Code HTBU LSZH
City Bukoba Zurich
Country Tanzania Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,745 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,877 kilometers (3,652 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Switzerland. 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 00:22 in Bukoba, it's 22:22 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,329 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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