BOM
Mumbai
India
6,493 km
4,035 miles
BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,493 km
4,035 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOM BUQ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
IATA Code BOM BUQ
ICAO Code VABB FVBU
City Mumbai Bulawayo
Country India Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Harare
Elevation 37 ft 4,359 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -20.020000, 28.620000

Mumbai (BOM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is 6,493 kilometers (4,035 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 India 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 08:10 in Mumbai, it's 04:40 in Bulawayo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,322 feet between the two airports. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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