DEC
Decatur
United States
7,352 km
4,568 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,352 km
4,568 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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DEC ZRH
Airport Name Decatur Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code DEC ZRH
ICAO Code KDEC LSZH
City Decatur Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 682 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 39.830000, -88.870000 47.460000, 8.550000

Decatur (DEC) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,352 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Decatur, it's 19:43 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Decatur (DEC) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Decatur Airport (DEC) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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