AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,368 km
5,200 miles
BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,368 km
5,200 mi / 4,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS BUQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
IATA Code AMS BUQ
ICAO Code EHAM FVBU
City Amsterdam Bulawayo
Country Netherlands Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Harare
Elevation -11 ft 4,359 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -20.020000, 28.620000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bulawayo (BUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is 8,368 kilometers (5,200 miles / 4,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Amsterdam, it's 02:14 in Bulawayo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,370 feet between the two airports. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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