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

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MS9476cs
MS Egyptair
7M8
3:15 PM
CAT
8:50 PM
EAT
4h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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ET829+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
3:15 PM
CAT
9:05 PM
EAT
4h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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EY6390
EY Etihad
7M8
3:15 PM
CAT
9:05 PM
EAT
4h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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EY6390
EY Etihad
7M8
9:30 AM
EAT T2
1:20 PM
CAT
4h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bulawayo to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 2,120 mi 4h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

BUQ–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,120 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUQ–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: MS 4 7M8 4h50 – Star Alliance MS
EY Etihad Airways 4 7M8 4h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUQ to ADD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUQ to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
30
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
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Bulawayo.
BUQ: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bulawayo, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 4h 50m.
Facts

BUQ–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bulawayo to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance2,120 mi / 3,411 km
Flight time4h 35m to 4h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 1 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BUQ
Full nameJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUQ / FVJN
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,359 ft / 1,329 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUQ to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,120 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from BUQ to ADD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Bulawayo.
Yes, return flights from ADD to BUQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUQ to ADD

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUQ to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUQ to ADD ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,120 miles (3,411 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.