BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
16,068 km
9,984 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
16,068 km
9,984 mi / 8,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Harare
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ LAS
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code BUQ LAS
ICAO Code FVBU KLAS
City Bulawayo Las Vegas
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,359 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 36.080000, -115.150000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 16,068 kilometers (9,984 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 11:14 in Bulawayo, it's 01:14 in Las Vegas. With a 10-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 2,178 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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