The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 15,668 kilometers (9,736 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 French Polynesia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Ahe Atoll, it's 02:43 in Zurich. With a 11-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 1,405 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Ahe Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ahe Airport (AHE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.