ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,839 km
4,250 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,839 km
4,250 mi / 3,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG GWE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ALG GWE
ICAO Code DAAG FVTL
City Algiers Gweru
Country Algeria Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Harare
Elevation 82 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Algiers (ALG) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 6,839 kilometers (4,250 miles / 3,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Algiers, it's 15:12 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,598 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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