Addis Ababa to Bulawayo (ADD–BUQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
7M8
9:35 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 35m
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ET Ethiopian
7M8
3:15 PM
CAT
8:50 PM
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EY Etihad
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Addis Ababa to Bulawayo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,120 mi 4h 35m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

ADD–BUQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,120 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–BUQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 1 7M8 4h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to BUQ direction.
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Sat
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to BUQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
NLA ~6h 35m JNB ~21h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bulawayo is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · BUQ: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Bulawayo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 30 and allows a 90-day stay. Double-entry costs USD 45. Payment is in USD cash only. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Zimbabwe eVisa portal before departure, though the system can be slow.

Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and evidence of funds. Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP.

If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia for Victoria Falls, the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and covers both countries for 30 days. It is available at the Victoria Falls border post and at both airports. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Harare, about 5.5 hours. Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system dominated by USD. ATMs dispense USD in Harare. Carry small USD bills for tips and smaller purchases.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–BUQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Bulawayo route.
Route details
Distance2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 8 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: BUQ
Full nameJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUQ / FVJN
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,359 ft / 1,329 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to BUQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport take approximately 4h 35m. The route covers 2,120 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ADD to BUQ. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLA and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bulawayo is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from BUQ to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to BUQ

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to BUQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to BUQ ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,120 miles (3,411 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.