ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,861 km
5,506 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN GWE
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ARN GWE
ICAO Code ESSA FVTL
City Stockholm Gweru
Country Sweden Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Harare
Elevation 137 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Stockholm (ARN) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Sweden 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 15:11 in Stockholm, it's 16:11 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,543 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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