CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
4,724 km
2,935 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,724 km
2,935 mi / 2,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CBQ ZRH
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CBQ ZRH
ICAO Code DNCA LSZH
City Calabar Zurich
Country Nigeria Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Zurich
Elevation 210 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 47.460000, 8.550000

Calabar (CBQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,724 kilometers (2,935 miles / 2,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Nigeria 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 05:53 in Calabar, it's 05:53 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,206 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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