BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
7,507 km
4,665 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
7,507 km
4,665 mi / 4,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ MAD
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code BUQ MAD
ICAO Code FVBU LEMD
City Bulawayo Madrid
Country Zimbabwe Spain
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,359 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 40.490000, -3.570000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 7,507 kilometers (4,665 miles / 4,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Spain. 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 03:09 in Bulawayo, it's 02:09 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,358 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 147° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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