BHX
Birmingham
United Kingdom
921 km
572 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
921 km
572 mi / 497 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BHX ZRH
Airport Name Birmingham International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BHX ZRH
ICAO Code EGBB LSZH
City Birmingham Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 327 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 52.450000, -1.750000 47.460000, 8.550000

Birmingham (BHX) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 921 kilometers (572 miles / 497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Birmingham, it's 16:03 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Birmingham International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Birmingham (BHX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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