GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
7,738 km
4,808 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,738 km
4,808 mi / 4,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GWE ZRH
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Zurich Airport
IATA Code GWE ZRH
ICAO Code FVTL LSZH
City Gweru Zurich
Country Zimbabwe Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,680 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 47.460000, 8.550000

Gweru (GWE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,738 kilometers (4,808 miles / 4,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Switzerland. 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 12:21 in Gweru, it's 11:21 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,264 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 159° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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