FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
7,046 km
4,378 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,046 km
4,378 mi / 3,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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FBG ZRH
Airport Name Simmons Army Air Field Zurich Airport
IATA Code FBG ZRH
ICAO Code KFBG LSZH
City Fort Liberty Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 244 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 35.100000, -78.900000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Liberty (FBG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,046 kilometers (4,378 miles / 3,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 12:46 in Fort Liberty, it's 18:46 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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Simmons Army Air Field.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 294° (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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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