BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
9,059 km
5,629 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
9,059 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

BUQ OSL
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code BUQ OSL
ICAO Code FVBU ENGM
City Bulawayo Oslo
Country Zimbabwe Norway
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,359 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 60.190000, 11.100000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 9,059 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Norway. 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 08:27 in Bulawayo, it's 07:27 in Oslo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,678 feet between the two airports. Oslo Gardermoen Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 163° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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