GRI
Grand Island
United States
7,831 km
4,866 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,831 km
4,866 mi / 4,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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GRI ZRH
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GRI ZRH
ICAO Code KGRI LSZH
City Grand Island Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,847 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 47.460000, 8.550000

Grand Island (GRI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 14:49 in Grand Island, it's 21:49 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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