DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,181 km
5,083 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,181 km
5,083 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
157°
south southeast

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DUS GWE
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code DUS GWE
ICAO Code EDDL FVTL
City Dusseldorf Gweru
Country Germany Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Harare
Elevation 147 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 8,181 kilometers (5,083 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Germany 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 20:57 in Dusseldorf, it's 21:57 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,533 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Dusseldorf International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 345° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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