HOR
Horta
Portugal
3,156 km
1,961 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,156 km
1,961 mi / 1,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HOR ZRH
Airport Name Horta Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HOR ZRH
ICAO Code LPHR LSZH
City Horta Zurich
Country Portugal Switzerland
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Europe/Zurich
Elevation 118 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 38.520000, -28.720000 47.460000, 8.550000

Horta (HOR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,156 kilometers (1,961 miles / 1,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Portugal with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Horta, it's 17:27 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,298 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Horta Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Horta (HOR) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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