AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
5,689 km
3,535 miles
BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,689 km
3,535 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH BUQ
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
IATA Code AUH BUQ
ICAO Code OMAA FVBU
City Abu Dhabi Bulawayo
Country United Arab Emirates Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Harare
Elevation 88 ft 4,359 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -20.020000, 28.620000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bulawayo (BUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is 5,689 kilometers (3,535 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Abu Dhabi, it's 07:48 in Bulawayo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,271 feet between the two airports. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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