BUQ to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 682 km (424 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to BUQ).
How far is it from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 682 km (424 mi, 368 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BUQ to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly south of BUQ.
How is the BUQ to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written BUQ-JNB in IATA codes and FVJN-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is BUQ (FVJN), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| BUQ | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | FVJN | FAOR |
| Country | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
| Elevation | 4,359 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1518 | #91 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 1,199 ft (365 m) higher than BUQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUQ to JNB
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM | Air Zimbabwe | AZW | Air Zimbabwe | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bulawayo from Johannesburg?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 682 km (424 mi, 368 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUQ to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between BUQ and JNB takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from BUQ?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly south of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).
Which airlines fly BUQ to JNB?
1 airline appear on the BUQ-JNB route in the open dataset, including Air Zimbabwe.
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