GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
772 km
480 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
772 km
480 mi / 417 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GWE MPM
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Maputo Airport
IATA Code GWE MPM
ICAO Code FVTL FQMA
City Gweru Maputo
Country Zimbabwe Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,680 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Gweru (GWE) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 772 kilometers (480 miles / 417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Gweru, it's 18:04 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,535 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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