BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
8,061 km
5,009 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,061 km
5,009 mi / 4,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

BUQ WAW
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code BUQ WAW
ICAO Code FVBU EPWA
City Bulawayo Warsaw
Country Zimbabwe Poland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,359 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 52.170000, 20.970000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,061 kilometers (5,009 miles / 4,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Poland. 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 07:45 in Bulawayo, it's 06:45 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,997 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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