Distance From Gweru - Thornhill Air Base to London Gatwick Airport, GWE - LGW Distance

The distance from Gweru - Thornhill Air Base (GWE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5207 miles or 8379 kilometers or 4521 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gweru ( Zimbabwe ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gweru and London takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gweru - Thornhill Air Base, Gweru, Zimbabwe to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 11 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GWE - LGW

Kilometers		8379 km
Statute Miles		5207 miles
Nautical Miles		4521 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Gweru - Thornhill Air Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - GWE to LGW Flight Path

Location of Gweru - Thornhill Air Base & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gweru to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gweru, Zimbabwe and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWE - LGW

Time difference between Gweru (Zimbabwe) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Gweru.

Location	Local Time
Gweru (Zimbabwe)	2026-01-29, 07:54:25 CAT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-01-29, 05:54:25 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gweru - Thornhill Air Base (GWE / FVTL) Gweru, Zimbabwe

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom