ASI
Ascension Island
SH
6,565 km
4,079 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,565 km
4,079 mi / 3,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
18°
north northeast

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ASI ZRH
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Zurich Airport
IATA Code ASI ZRH
ICAO Code FHAW LSZH
City Ascension Island Zurich
Country SH Switzerland
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Europe/Zurich
Elevation 278 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 47.460000, 8.550000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,565 kilometers (4,079 miles / 3,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 SH with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Ascension Island, it's 04:35 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,138 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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