AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
5,568 km
3,460 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,568 km
3,460 mi / 3,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH GWE
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code AUH GWE
ICAO Code OMAA FVTL
City Abu Dhabi Gweru
Country United Arab Emirates Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Harare
Elevation 88 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 5,568 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Abu Dhabi, it's 18:47 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,592 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 30° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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