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Nearest Airport to Bulawayo: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Bulawayo is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), about 15 km (10 mi) away.
Closest airport
BUQ
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
15 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Airports near Bulawayo
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Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Airports in ZimbabweBUQ 15 km10 mi · ~17 min
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Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base Airports in ZimbabweGWE 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport Airports in BotswanaFRW 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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Selebi Phikwe Airport Airports in BotswanaPKW 226 km141 mi · ~4 h 02 min
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Hwange National Park Airport Airports in ZimbabweHWN 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
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Masvingo International Airport Airports in ZimbabweMVZ 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
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Sua Pan Airport Airports in BotswanaSXN 261 km162 mi · ~4 h 40 min
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Buffalo Range Airport Airports in ZimbabweBFO 326 km203 mi · ~5 h 49 min
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Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Airports in Zimbabwe Meet & Greet →HRE 361 km224 mi · ~6 h 27 min
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Victoria Falls International Airport Airports in Zimbabwe Meet & Greet →VFA 368 km229 mi · ~6 h 34 min
Small airfields nearby
- Umguza Airfield27 km
- Inyati Airport57 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Bulawayo; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Bulawayo?
The nearest airport to Bulawayo is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), about 15 km (10 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Bulawayo?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) is 15 km from Bulawayo in a straight line — roughly 17 min by car.
What other airports are near Bulawayo?
Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base (GWE) — 156 km, Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) — 161 km and Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) — 226 km.
How long does it take to get from Bulawayo to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
About 17 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.