BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
5,857 km
3,639 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,857 km
3,639 mi / 3,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BUQ KWI
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BUQ KWI
ICAO Code FVBU OKKK
City Bulawayo Kuwait City
Country Zimbabwe Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,359 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,857 kilometers (3,639 miles / 3,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Bulawayo, it's 07:47 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,153 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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