GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
7,642 km
4,748 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
7,642 km
4,748 mi / 4,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Harare
Heading
328°
north northwest

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GWE LIS
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code GWE LIS
ICAO Code FVTL LPPT
City Gweru Lisbon
Country Zimbabwe Portugal
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,680 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 38.780000, -9.140000

Gweru (GWE) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 7,642 kilometers (4,748 miles / 4,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Portugal. 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 17:02 in Gweru, it's 15:02 in Lisbon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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