GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
5,750 km
3,573 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,750 km
3,573 mi / 3,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
20°
north northeast

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GWE KWI
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GWE KWI
ICAO Code FVTL OKKK
City Gweru Kuwait City
Country Zimbabwe Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,680 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gweru (GWE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,750 kilometers (3,573 miles / 3,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kuwait. 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 19:54 in Gweru, it's 20:54 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,474 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 202° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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