GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
9,015 km
5,602 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
351°
north

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GWE OSL
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code GWE OSL
ICAO Code FVTL ENGM
City Gweru Oslo
Country Zimbabwe Norway
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,680 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 60.190000, 11.100000

Gweru (GWE) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Norway. 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 18:30 in Gweru, it's 17:30 in Oslo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,999 feet between the two airports. Oslo Gardermoen Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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