GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
6,753 km
4,196 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
6,753 km
4,196 mi / 3,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
359°
north

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GWE IST
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GWE IST
ICAO Code FVTL LTFM
City Gweru Istanbul
Country Zimbabwe Turkey
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,680 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 41.280000, 28.750000

Gweru (GWE) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 6,753 kilometers (4,196 miles / 3,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Gweru, it's 20:37 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,355 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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