Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, BUQ - KGL Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1252 miles or 2014 kilometers or 1087 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 Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Kigali takes around 2 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 2 hours 52 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 - KGL

Kilometers		2014 km
Statute Miles		1252 miles
Nautical Miles		1087 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 52 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - KGL

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2025-12-13, 13:47:08 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-13, 13:47:08 CAT

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda