Fly private between Bukoba and Mwanza from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Bukoba (BKZ) ⇄ Mwanza (MWZ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Bukoba to Mwanza is roughly 175 kilometres — 109 miles, or 95 nautical miles.
From TSh22,000,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Bukoba–Mwanza spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (TZS) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | TSh22,000,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | TSh26,130,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | TSh22,000,000 – TSh30,250,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 43 min | TSh24,750,000 – TSh33,000,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 39 min | TSh26,130,000 – TSh37,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 38 min | TSh28,880,000 – TSh41,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 37 min | TSh31,630,000 – TSh44,000,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Bukoba–Mwanza quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bukoba, Tanzania: Bukoba Airport.
Mwanza, Tanzania: Mwanza International Airport.
| Bukoba Airport | Mwanza International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HTBU / BKZ | HTMW / MWZ |
| Longest hard runway | 4,535 ft | 10,212 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,784 ft | 3,763 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,535 ft at Bukoba Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,035 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,581 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,535 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,481 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,335 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,961 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,635 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,191 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,535 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,681 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,035 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,761 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,335 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,261 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,035 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,481 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,257 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,431 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 335 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,681 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,041 ft short |
4,600 km 4,381 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 395 ft short |
5,926 km 5,707 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 365 ft short |
6,400 km 6,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 157 ft short |
7,220 km 7,001 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 905 ft short |
7,400 km 7,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 765 ft short |
7,800 km 7,581 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 255 ft short |
7,400 km 7,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,465 ft short |
14,260 km 14,041 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,265 ft short |
11,112 km 10,893 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,465 ft short |
12,960 km 12,741 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 265 ft short |
11,945 km 11,726 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Bukoba and Mwanza is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 45 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Bukoba to Mwanza route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 45 min gate to gate over 175 km (109 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bukoba–Mwanza departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Mwanza to Bukoba runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
