Distance From Bukoba Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, BKZ - OKA Distance

The distance from Bukoba Airport (BKZ) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 6620 miles or 10654 kilometers or 5749 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bukoba ( Tanzania ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bukoba and Naha takes around 15 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bukoba Airport, Bukoba, Tanzania to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 15 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKZ - OKA

Kilometers		10654 km
Statute Miles		6620 miles
Nautical Miles		5749 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 13 minutes

Bukoba Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - BKZ to OKA Flight Path

Location of Bukoba Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bukoba, Tanzania and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKZ - OKA

Time difference between Bukoba (Tanzania) and Naha (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Naha time is 6 Hours ahead of Bukoba.

Location	Local Time
Bukoba (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 20:46:05 EAT
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-16, 02:46:05 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bukoba Airport (BKZ / HTBU) Bukoba, Tanzania

Destination

Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA / ROAH) Naha, Japan