ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
1,367 km
850 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,367 km
850 mi / 738 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ILY ZRH
Airport Name Islay Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ILY ZRH
ICAO Code EGPI LSZH
City Port Ellen Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 56 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 47.460000, 8.550000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,367 kilometers (850 miles / 738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Port Ellen, it's 15:08 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Islay Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 317° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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