GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
5,263 km
3,270 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,263 km
3,270 mi / 2,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
21°
north northeast

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GWE RUH
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GWE RUH
ICAO Code FVTL OERK
City Gweru Riyadh
Country Zimbabwe Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,680 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gweru (GWE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,263 kilometers (3,270 miles / 2,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Gweru, it's 21:16 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,631 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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