GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
762 km
474 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
762 km
474 mi / 412 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GWE JNB
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GWE JNB
ICAO Code FVTL FAOR
City Gweru Johannesburg
Country Zimbabwe South Africa
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,680 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gweru (GWE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 762 kilometers (474 miles / 412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Gweru, it's 18:27 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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