Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, BUQ - GYE Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 7363 miles or 11849 kilometers or 6394 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Guayaquil takes around 16 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 16 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUQ - GYE

Kilometers		11849 km
Statute Miles		7363 miles
Nautical Miles		6394 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 55 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to GYE Flight Path

Location of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport & José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bulawayo to Guayaquil nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - GYE

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 7 Hours behind Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-03-19, 23:56:47 CAT
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2026-03-19, 16:56:47 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador