GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
7,627 km
4,739 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
7,627 km
4,739 mi / 4,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
351°
north

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GWE VIE
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Vienna International Airport
IATA Code GWE VIE
ICAO Code FVTL LOWW
City Gweru Vienna
Country Zimbabwe Austria
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Vienna
Elevation 4,680 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 48.110000, 16.570000

Gweru (GWE) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 7,627 kilometers (4,739 miles / 4,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Austria. 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 20:23 in Gweru, it's 19:23 in Vienna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,080 feet between the two airports. Vienna International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Vienna (VIE) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 167° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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