AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,340 km
5,182 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,340 km
5,182 mi / 4,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS GWE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code AMS GWE
ICAO Code EHAM FVTL
City Amsterdam Gweru
Country Netherlands Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Harare
Elevation -11 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 8,340 kilometers (5,182 miles / 4,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Netherlands with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Amsterdam, it's 20:43 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,691 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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