ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
4,617 km
2,869 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,617 km
2,869 mi / 2,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

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ETE ZRH
Airport Name Metema Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ETE ZRH
ICAO Code HAMM LSZH
City Metema Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,650 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 47.460000, 8.550000

Metema (ETE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,617 kilometers (2,869 miles / 2,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ethiopia 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 13:46 in Metema, it's 11:46 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,234 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 137° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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