GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
13,038 km
8,101 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
13,038 km
8,101 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
293°
west northwest

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GWE MCO
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Orlando International Airport
IATA Code GWE MCO
ICAO Code FVTL KMCO
City Gweru Orlando
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/New_York
Elevation 4,680 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 28.430000, -81.310000

Gweru (GWE) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 13,038 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Gweru, it's 07:02 in Orlando. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,584 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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