HRE
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
Harare · ZimbabweICAO FVHA
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is an airport serving Harare, Zimbabwe, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 17° 55' 54.5" S, 31° 5' 34.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,887 feet (1,490 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 17 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Harare (GMT+2).
Destinations
11
Airlines
17
Elevation ft
4,887/ 1,490m
Africa/Harare
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HRE
ICAO Code
FVHA
City
Harare
Country
Zimbabwe
Elevation
4,887 ft
Local Time
06:31 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-17.9318°
Longitude:31.0928°
Popular Routes from HRE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUN | Lusaka, Zambia | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 593 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 244 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 1,209 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 303 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1,923 mi | 4h 18m | medium-haul | 483 kg | View |
| BUQ | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 216 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 89 kg | View |
| DAR | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | 936 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 235 kg | View |
| DUR | Durban, South Africa | 804 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 330 kg | View |
| GBE | Gaberone, Botswana | 565 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 232 kg | View |
| LLW | Lilongwe, Malawi | 336 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
| VFA | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 346 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HRE
17 active airlines serving Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
Air Botswana
BPBotswana
Air France
AFFrance
Air Namibia
SWNamibia
Air Zimbabwe
UMZimbabwe
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines
DTAngola
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimoio Airport | VPY | Chimoio | Mozambique | 281 km |
| Chingozi Airport | TET | Tete | Mozambique | 338 km |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | BUQ | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 348 km |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka | LUN | Lusaka | Zambia | 403 km |
| Mfuwe Airport | MFU | Mfuwe | Zambia | 525 km |
| Beira Airport | BEW | Beira | Mozambique | 452 km |
| Chipata Airport | CIP | Chipata | Zambia | 510 km |
| Chileka International Airport | BLZ | Blantyre | Malawi | 483 km |
Other Airports in Zimbabwe
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 55' 54.5" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 31° 5' 34.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -17.931801
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 31.092800
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Harare
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,887 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,490 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport?
The IATA code for Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is HRE, and its ICAO code is FVHA. The airport is located in Harare, Zimbabwe.
How many destinations can you fly to from HRE?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe.
What airlines fly from HRE?
There are 17 airlines operating from HRE, including Air Botswana, Air France, Air Namibia, Air Zimbabwe, British Airways, and more.
What timezone is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is in the Africa/Harare timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,887 feet (1,490 meters) above sea level.
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