BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
12,783 km
7,943 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
12,783 km
7,943 mi / 6,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ FLL
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code BUQ FLL
ICAO Code FVBU KFLL
City Bulawayo Fort Lauderdale
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/New_York
Elevation 4,359 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 26.070000, -80.150000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 12,783 kilometers (7,943 miles / 6,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Bulawayo, it's 01:43 in Fort Lauderdale. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,294 feet between the two airports. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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