HAM
Hamburg
Germany
694 km
431 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
694 km
431 mi / 374 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
189°
south

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HAM ZRH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HAM ZRH
ICAO Code EDDH LSZH
City Hamburg Zurich
Country Germany Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 53 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 47.460000, 8.550000

Hamburg (HAM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 694 kilometers (431 miles / 374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Hamburg, it's 08:06 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,363 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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