Mutare to Bulawayo flights
Bulawayo lies 448 km (278 mi) west of Mutare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mutare | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| Population | 224,802 | 665,952 |
| Elevation | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) | 1,348 m (4,423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) |
| Nearest large airport | VPY, 82 km out | BUQ, 15 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mutare
Mutare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chimoio Airport (VPY), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bulawayo
Bulawayo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,491 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | BUQ | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,491 ft | 4,359 ft |
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Staying in Bulawayo
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Bulawayo. Of the 85 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 2,761 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bulawayo from Mutare?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, west of Mutare.
How long does it take to get from Mutare to Bulawayo by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mutare and Bulawayo?
No, both are on Africa/Harare at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mutare to Bulawayo flights?
Typically Chimoio Airport (VPY) to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ).
Where can I stay in Bulawayo?
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Bulawayo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.