GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
8,009 km
4,977 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,009 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

GWE WAW
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GWE WAW
ICAO Code FVTL EPWA
City Gweru Warsaw
Country Zimbabwe Poland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,680 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 52.170000, 20.970000

Gweru (GWE) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,009 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Poland. 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 18:47 in Gweru, it's 17:47 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,318 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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