BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
8,967 km
5,572 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Harare
Heading
343°
north northwest

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BUQ EDI
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BUQ EDI
ICAO Code FVBU EGPH
City Bulawayo Edinburgh
Country Zimbabwe United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/London
Elevation 4,359 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Bulawayo, it's 07:46 in Edinburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,224 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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