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LYI to BKZ: distance & flight time
Linyi (Shubuling Airport) → Bukoba (Bukoba Airport)
6,079 mi
9,782 km · 5,282 nm
12h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,079 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 23m 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
- LYI — Shubuling Airport · Linyi, 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 LYI
- LYG · Lianyungang Airport42 mi away
- RIZ · Rizhao Shanzihe Airport57 mi away
- XUZ · Xuzhou Guanyin Airport84 mi away
- HIA · Lianshui Airport96 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 LYI from BKZ?
The flight distance from Linyi (LYI) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 6,079 miles (9,782 km, 5,282 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYI to BKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 23m 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 LYI to BKZ?
Nonstop service on LYI–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 12h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Linyi and Bukoba?
Bukoba is 5 hours behind Linyi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYI to BKZ?
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Why are some LYI to BKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYI–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.