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Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is an international airport serving Bulawayo (Bulawayo Metropolitan Province), Zimbabwe. Its IATA code is BUQ and its ICAO code is FVJN. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,588 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BUQ
- ICAO code
- FVJN
- City
- Bulawayo
- Region / province
- Bulawayo Metropolitan Province
- Country / territory
- Zimbabwe
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E
- Elevation
- 1,329 m (4,359 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Harare (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,588 m (8,491 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,588 m8,491 ft | Asphalt |
| 02/20 | 1,347 m4,419 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,569 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,559 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,195 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bulawayo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Zimbabwe
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | HRE | 348 km |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | VFA | 362 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The IATA code of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is BUQ and its ICAO code is FVJN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport located?
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe, at coordinates 20.0163° S, 28.6229° E and an elevation of 1,329 m (4,359 ft).
How far is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,195 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,559 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,569 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h.
How long is the runway at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
The longest runway at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 2,588 m (8,491 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.