BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
8,383 km
5,209 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ HAM
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code BUQ HAM
ICAO Code FVBU EDDH
City Bulawayo Hamburg
Country Zimbabwe Germany
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,359 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 53.630000, 9.990000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 Germany. 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 00:25 in Bulawayo, it's 23:25 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 162° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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