CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,513 km
3,426 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,513 km
3,426 mi / 2,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

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CAI GWE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code CAI GWE
ICAO Code HECA FVTL
City Cairo Gweru
Country Egypt Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Harare
Elevation 382 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 5,513 kilometers (3,426 miles / 2,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Egypt with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Cairo, it's 22:30 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,298 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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