HRE to LVI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) is 558 km (347 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LVI to HRE).
How far is it from Harare to Livingstone?
The great-circle distance between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) is 558 km (347 mi, 301 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from HRE to LVI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LVI is roughly west of HRE.
How is the HRE to LVI route written in code?
The pair is written HRE-LVI in IATA codes and FVRG-FLHN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is HRE (FVRG), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport is LVI (FLHN).
| HRE | LVI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport |
| ICAO code | FVRG | FLHN |
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zambia |
| Elevation | 4,887 ft | 3,302 ft |
| Rank by connections | #479 | #1098 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LVI sits 1,585 ft (483 m) lower than HRE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HRE to LVI
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Harare from Livingstone?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) are 558 km (347 mi, 301 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HRE to LVI?
A typical nonstop flight between HRE and LVI takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LVI from HRE?
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) lies roughly west of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
Which airlines fly HRE to LVI?
1 airline appear on the HRE-LVI route in the open dataset, including Kenya Airways.
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