BNC
Beni
DR Congo
5,593 km
3,475 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,593 km
3,475 mi / 3,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC ZRH
Airport Name Beni Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BNC ZRH
ICAO Code FZNP LSZH
City Beni Zurich
Country DR Congo Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,517 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Beni (BNC) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,593 kilometers (3,475 miles / 3,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Beni, it's 22:17 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,101 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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