GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
7,794 km
4,843 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
7,794 km
4,843 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GWE KRK
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code GWE KRK
ICAO Code FVTL EPKK
City Gweru Kraków
Country Zimbabwe Poland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,680 ft 791 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 50.080000, 19.780000

Gweru (GWE) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 7,794 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Poland. 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 19:37 in Gweru, it's 18:37 in Kraków.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,889 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 170° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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