DOV
Dover
United States
6,526 km
4,055 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,526 km
4,055 mi / 3,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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DOV ZRH
Airport Name Dover Afb Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code DOV ZRH
ICAO Code KDOV LSZH
City Dover Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 29 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 39.130000, -75.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Dover (DOV) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in Dover, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,526 kilometers (4,055 miles / 3,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 14:11 in Dover, it's 20:11 in Zurich. With a 6-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 1,387 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Dover Afb Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Dover (DOV) follows a heading of 295° (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 Dover Afb Airport (DOV) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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