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BKK to BKZ: distance & flight time
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) → Bukoba (Bukoba Airport)
4,829 mi
7,772 km · 4,196 nm
9h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,829 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 56m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BKK — Suvarnabhumi Airport · Bangkok, Thailand
- BKZ — Bukoba Airport · Bukoba, Tanzania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BKK
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport19 mi away
- KDT · Kamphaeng Saen Airport63 mi away
- UTP · U-Tapao International Airport71 mi away
- HHQ · Hua Hin Airport90 mi away
Near BKZ
- EBB · Entebbe International Airport104 mi away
- GIT · Mchauru Airport105 mi away
- MWZ · Mwanza Airport109 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport124 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BKK from BKZ?
The flight distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 4,829 miles (7,772 km, 4,196 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BKK to BKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BKK to BKZ?
Nonstop service on BKK–BKZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Bukoba?
Bukoba is 4 hours behind Bangkok.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BKK to BKZ?
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Why are some BKK to BKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BKK–BKZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.