Bulawayo to Johannesburg (BUQ–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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424 mi airlines 48/wk
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EK4159
EK Emirates
ERD
9:15 AM
CAT
10:45 AM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z113
4Z Airlink
ERD
9:15 AM
CAT
10:45 AM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z111
4Z Airlink
E90
12:35 PM
CAT
1:55 PM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4144
EK Emirates
E90
12:35 PM
CAT
1:55 PM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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4Z115
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:10 PM
CAT
5:40 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4182
EK Emirates
ERD
4:10 PM
CAT
5:40 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FN8663
FN Fastjet
CRJ
6:10 PM
CAT
7:30 PM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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4Z112
4Z Airlink
ERD
7:15 AM
SAST TB
8:30 AM
CAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4161
EK Emirates
ERD
7:15 AM
SAST TB
8:30 AM
CAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z110
4Z Airlink
E90
10:30 AM
SAST TB
11:50 AM
CAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EK4137
EK Emirates
ERD
2:20 PM
SAST TB
3:35 PM
CAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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4Z114
4Z Airlink
ERD
2:20 PM
SAST TB
3:35 PM
CAT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bulawayo to Johannesburg
3 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 424 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

BUQ–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and Fastjet lead the route. The flight covers 424 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUQ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 21 E90, ERD 1h20-1h30
EK Emirates 20 E90, ERD 1h20-1h30
FN Fastjet 7 CRJ 1h20
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – FN
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FN (48 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUQ to JNB direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUQ to JNB.
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
34
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as Bulawayo.
BUQ: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bulawayo, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
424 mi / 682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

BUQ–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bulawayo to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance424 mi / 682 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights48 out / 34 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BUQ
IATA / ICAOBUQ / FVJN
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,359 ft / 1,329 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUQ to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 424 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and Fastjet.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from BUQ to JNB. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to BUQ 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 BUQ to JNB

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and Fastjet. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BUQ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUQ to JNB ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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