DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5,683 km
3,531 miles
GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,683 km
3,531 mi / 3,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB GWE
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Thornhill Air Base
IATA Code DXB GWE
ICAO Code OMDB FVTL
City Dubai Gweru
Country United Arab Emirates Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Harare
Elevation 34 ft 4,680 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -19.440000, 29.860000

Dubai (DXB) to Gweru (GWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe is 5,683 kilometers (3,531 miles / 3,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Dubai, it's 18:01 in Gweru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,646 feet between the two airports. Thornhill Air Base sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Gweru (GWE) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Thornhill Air Base (GWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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