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LGW to BKZ: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Bukoba (Bukoba Airport)
4,083 mi
6,571 km · 3,548 nm
8h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,083 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 28m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 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 LGW from BKZ?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Bukoba (BKZ) 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 LGW to BKZ?
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.
What is the time difference between London and Bukoba?
Bukoba is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to BKZ?
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