Distance From South Lakeland Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

The distance from South Lakeland Airport () to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is 8176 miles or 13157 kilometers or 7100 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 Lakeland ( United States ) to Harare ( Zimbabwe )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakeland and Harare takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Lakeland Airport, Lakeland, United States to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe is 18 hours 47 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 • - HRE

Kilometers		13157 km
Statute Miles		8176 miles
Nautical Miles		7100 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

South Lakeland Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Flight Route Map - to HRE Flight Path

Location of South Lakeland Airport & Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lakeland to Harare nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lakeland, United States and Harare, Zimbabwe. .

Nonstop flight route between Lakeland, United States and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HRE

Time difference between Lakeland (United States) and Harare (Zimbabwe) is 6 Hours.
Harare time is 6 Hours ahead of Lakeland.

Location	Local Time
Lakeland (United States)	2026-05-01, 07:38:44 EDT
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2026-05-01, 13:38:44 CAT

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

South Lakeland Airport ( / KX49) Lakeland, United States

Destination

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe