ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,308 km
2,056 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
3,308 km
2,056 mi / 1,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GWE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ADD GWE
ICAO Code HAAB FVTL
City Addis Ababa Gweru
Country Ethiopia Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Harare
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 3,308 kilometers (2,056 miles / 1,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:12 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,950 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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