The flight distance from Barrow Island Airport (BWB) in Barrow Island Airport, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 12,950 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Australia 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 17:50 in Barrow Island Airport, it's 10:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,390 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Barrow Island Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Barrow Island Airport (BWB) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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