BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
771 km
479 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
771 km
479 mi / 416 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
149°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BUQ MPM
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BUQ MPM
ICAO Code FVBU FQMA
City Bulawayo Maputo
Country Zimbabwe Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,359 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 771 kilometers (479 miles / 416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:57 in Bulawayo, it's 20:57 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,214 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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