BCN
Barcelona
Spain
7,336 km
4,558 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
7,336 km
4,558 mi / 3,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BCN GWE
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code BCN GWE
ICAO Code LEBL FVTL
City Barcelona Gweru
Country Spain Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Harare
Elevation 12 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Barcelona (BCN) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 7,336 kilometers (4,558 miles / 3,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Spain 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 14:04 in Barcelona, it's 15:04 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,668 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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