GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
14,571 km
9,054 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
14,571 km
9,054 mi / 7,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Harare
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GWE NAN
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Nadi International Airport
IATA Code GWE NAN
ICAO Code FVTL NFFN
City Gweru Nadi
Country Zimbabwe Fiji
Timezone Africa/Harare Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,680 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Gweru (GWE) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 14,571 kilometers (9,054 miles / 7,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:24 in Gweru, it's 04:24 in Nadi. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,621 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 222° (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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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