GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
4,683 km
2,910 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,683 km
2,910 mi / 2,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
13°
north northeast

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GWE JED
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GWE JED
ICAO Code FVTL OEJN
City Gweru Jeddah
Country Zimbabwe Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,680 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gweru (GWE) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 4,683 kilometers (2,910 miles / 2,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 15:35 in Gweru, it's 16:35 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,632 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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