Airport Comparison
| DAR | GWE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Thornhill Air Base |
| IATA Code | DAR | GWE |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FVTL |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Gweru |
| Country | Tanzania | Zimbabwe |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Harare |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,680 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -19.440000, 29.860000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 1,723 kilometers (1,071 miles / 930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:36 in Gweru.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,498 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 37° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.