Bukoba Airport
Bukoba · TanzaniaICAO HTBU
Bukoba Airport (BKZ) is an airport serving Bukoba, Tanzania, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 1° 19' 55.2" S, 31° 49' 16.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,784 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BKZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWZ | Mwanza, Tanzania | 108 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 44 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BKZ
1 active airline serving Bukoba Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bukoba Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | Entebbe | Uganda | 167 km |
| Mwanza Airport | MWZ | Mwanza | Tanzania | 174 km |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Kigali | Rwanda | 200 km |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Goma | Congo (Kinshasa) | 290 km |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Kasese | Uganda | 254 km |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Masai Mara | Kenya | 355 km |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Bukavu/kavumu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 352 km |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Kamembe | Rwanda | 347 km |
Other Airports in Tanzania
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 1° 19' 55.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 31° 49' 16.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -1.332000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 31.821200
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 10:43 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,784 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,153 m
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