BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
200 km
124 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
200 km
124 mi / 108 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKZ KGL
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BKZ KGL
ICAO Code HTBU HRYR
City Bukoba Kigali
Country Tanzania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,745 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 200 kilometers (124 miles / 108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Bukoba, it's 11:16 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,114 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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