BKZ
Bukoba
Tanzania
3,283 km
2,040 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,283 km
2,040 mi / 1,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKZ LOS
Airport Name Bukoba Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code BKZ LOS
ICAO Code HTBU DNMM
City Bukoba Lagos
Country Tanzania Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lagos
Elevation 3,745 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -1.330000, 31.820000 6.580000, 3.320000

Bukoba (BKZ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) in Bukoba, Tanzania to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,283 kilometers (2,040 miles / 1,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Bukoba, it's 23:16 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Bukoba Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Bukoba (BKZ) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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