Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, BUQ - RDU Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 7971 miles or 12828 kilometers or 6922 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 19 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 - RDU

Kilometers		12828 km
Statute Miles		7971 miles
Nautical Miles		6922 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to RDU Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - RDU

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 6 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 6 Hours behind Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-10-27, 00:01:08 CAT
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-10-26, 18:01:08 EDT

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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States