Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport, BUQ - RNO Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 10131 miles or 16304 kilometers or 8798 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 Reno ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Reno takes around 23 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno, United States is 23 hours 17 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 - RNO

Kilometers		16304 km
Statute Miles		10131 miles
Nautical Miles		8798 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 17 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to RNO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Reno, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - RNO

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Reno (United States) is 8 Hours.
Reno time is 8 Hours behind Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-09-11, 21:26:26 CAT
Reno (United States)	2026-09-11, 13:26:26 MDT

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

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO / KRNO) Reno, United States