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JZH to BKZ: distance & flight time
Jiuzhaigou (Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport) → Bukoba (Bukoba Airport)
5,223 mi
8,405 km · 4,538 nm
10h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,223 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JZH — Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport · Jiuzhaigou, China
- 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 JZH
- AHJ · Hongyuan Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport116 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport122 mi away
- LNL · Longnan Chengzhou Airport138 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 JZH from BKZ?
The flight distance from Jiuzhaigou (JZH) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 5,223 miles (8,405 km, 4,538 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JZH to BKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 42m 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 JZH to BKZ?
Nonstop service on JZH–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 10h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jiuzhaigou and Bukoba?
Bukoba is 5 hours behind Jiuzhaigou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JZH to BKZ?
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Why are some JZH to BKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JZH–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.