GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
8,346 km
5,186 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,346 km
5,186 mi / 4,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GWE HAM
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GWE HAM
ICAO Code FVTL EDDH
City Gweru Hamburg
Country Zimbabwe Germany
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,680 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 53.630000, 9.990000

Gweru (GWE) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,346 kilometers (5,186 miles / 4,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Zimbabwe with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Gweru, it's 15:31 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,627 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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