BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
5,583 km
3,469 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
5,583 km
3,469 mi / 3,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BUQ CAI
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BUQ CAI
ICAO Code FVBU HECA
City Bulawayo Cairo
Country Zimbabwe Egypt
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,359 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 5,583 kilometers (3,469 miles / 3,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Zimbabwe with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Bulawayo, it's 07:03 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,977 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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