ALX
Alexander City
United States
7,691 km
4,779 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,691 km
4,779 mi / 4,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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ALX ZRH
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Zurich Airport
IATA Code ALX ZRH
ICAO Code KALX LSZH
City Alexander City Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 686 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 47.460000, 8.550000

Alexander City (ALX) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,691 kilometers (4,779 miles / 4,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Alexander City, it's 18:36 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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