BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
6,112 km
3,798 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,112 km
3,798 mi / 3,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
321°
northwest

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BKZ LIS
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code BKZ LIS
ICAO Code HTBU LPPT
City Bukoba Lisbon
Country Tanzania Portugal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 3,745 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 38.780000, -9.140000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,112 kilometers (3,798 miles / 3,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Bukoba, it's 18:25 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,371 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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