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BKZ to LGW: distance & flight time
Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,083 mi
6,571 km · 3,548 nm
8h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,083 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 28m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BKZ — Bukoba Airport · Bukoba, Tanzania
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BKZ
- EBB · Entebbe International Airport104 mi away
- GIT · Mchauru Airport105 mi away
- MWZ · Mwanza Airport109 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport124 mi away
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BKZ from LGW?
The flight distance from Bukoba (BKZ) to London (LGW) is 4,083 miles (6,571 km, 3,548 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BKZ to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 28m 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 BKZ to LGW?
Nonstop service on BKZ–LGW 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 8h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bukoba and London?
London is 2 hours behind Bukoba.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BKZ to LGW?
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Why are some BKZ to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BKZ–LGW 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.