ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,606 km
2,862 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
4,606 km
2,862 mi / 2,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ GWE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ABJ GWE
ICAO Code DIAP FVTL
City Abidjan Gweru
Country Ivory Coast Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Harare
Elevation 21 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 4,606 kilometers (2,862 miles / 2,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Abidjan, it's 21:06 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,659 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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