FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
8,548 km
5,311 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,548 km
5,311 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FNJ ZRH
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FNJ ZRH
ICAO Code ZKPY LSZH
City Pyongyang Zurich
Country KP Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Europe/Zurich
Elevation 117 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 47.460000, 8.550000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,548 kilometers (5,311 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Pyongyang, it's 08:48 in Zurich. With a 8-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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sunan International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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