FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,005 km
4,974 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,005 km
4,974 mi / 4,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
159°
south southeast

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FRA GWE
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code FRA GWE
ICAO Code EDDF FVTL
City Frankfurt am Main Gweru
Country Germany Zimbabwe
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Harare
Elevation 364 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 8,005 kilometers (4,974 miles / 4,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 18:35 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 19:35 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,316 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 346° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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