ATH
Athens
Greece
6,410 km
3,983 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,410 km
3,983 mi / 3,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
173°
south

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ATH GWE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code ATH GWE
ICAO Code LGAV FVTL
City Athens Gweru
Country Greece Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Harare
Elevation 308 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Athens (ATH) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 6,410 kilometers (3,983 miles / 3,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Greece 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 Athens, it's 15:11 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,372 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Athens (ATH) 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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