ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,308 km
2,677 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
4,308 km
2,677 mi / 2,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GWE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ACC GWE
ICAO Code DGAA FVTL
City Accra Gweru
Country Ghana Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Harare
Elevation 205 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Accra (ACC) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 4,308 kilometers (2,677 miles / 2,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Ghana with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Accra, it's 19:11 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,475 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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