HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
4,802 km
2,984 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,802 km
2,984 mi / 2,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HGS ZRH
Airport Name Hastings Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HGS ZRH
ICAO Code GFHA LSZH
City Freetown Zurich
Country Sierra Leone Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Zurich
Elevation 60 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 47.460000, 8.550000

Freetown (HGS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,802 kilometers (2,984 miles / 2,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Freetown, it's 20:31 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,356 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Hastings Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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