BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
5,415 km
3,365 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,415 km
3,365 mi / 2,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BKZ CMB
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BKZ CMB
ICAO Code HTBU VCBI
City Bukoba Colombo
Country Tanzania Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Colombo
Elevation 3,745 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 7.180000, 79.880000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,415 kilometers (3,365 miles / 2,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Bukoba, it's 14:39 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,715 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bukoba Airport (BKZ) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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