GIB
Gibraltar
GI
1,700 km
1,057 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,700 km
1,057 mi / 918 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
38°
northeast

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GIB ZRH
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GIB ZRH
ICAO Code LXGB LSZH
City Gibraltar Zurich
Country GI Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Zurich
Elevation 15 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 47.460000, 8.550000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,700 kilometers (1,057 miles / 918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting GI with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Gibraltar, it's 21:33 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,401 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Gibraltar Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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