The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Canada. 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 08:22 in Gweru, it's 01:22 in Ottawa. 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 4,306 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 93° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.