BNE
Brisbane
Australia
11,990 km
7,450 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
236°
southwest

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BNE GWE
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code BNE GWE
ICAO Code YBBN FVTL
City Brisbane Gweru
Country Australia Zimbabwe
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Harare
Elevation 13 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Brisbane (BNE) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Brisbane, it's 00:24 in Gweru. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,667 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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