Ndola to Bulawayo (NLA–BUQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
7M8
12:45 PM
CAT
2:25 PM
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1h 40m
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EY Etihad
7M8
12:45 PM
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Ndola to Bulawayo
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 487 mi 1h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

NLA–BUQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 487 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLA–BUQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 7M8 1h40 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 4 7M8 1h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
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, NLA to BUQ direction.
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2
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Thu
2
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Fri
2
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLA to BUQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ADD ~20h 50m JNB ~22h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
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
0h
Bulawayo is 0 hours the same as Ndola.
NLA: CAT · BUQ: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ndola, it's 6:00 PM in Bulawayo.
Distance & Flight Time
487 mi / 784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

NLA–BUQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ndola to Bulawayo route.
Route details
Distance487 mi / 784 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NLA
Full nameSimon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 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 NLA to BUQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 487 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from NLA to BUQ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 NLA to BUQ

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLA to BUQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLA to BUQ ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 487 miles (784 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.