GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
8,527 km
5,298 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,527 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Harare
Heading
120°
east southeast

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GWE PER
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Perth International Airport
IATA Code GWE PER
ICAO Code FVTL YPPH
City Gweru Perth
Country Zimbabwe Australia
Timezone Africa/Harare Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,680 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Gweru (GWE) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,527 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Australia. 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 17:33 in Gweru, it's 23:33 in Perth. With a 6-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 4,613 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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