JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
3,960 km
2,461 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,960 km
2,461 mi / 2,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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JED ZRH
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JED ZRH
ICAO Code OEJN LSZH
City Jeddah Zurich
Country Saudi Arabia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 48 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 47.460000, 8.550000

Jeddah (JED) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,960 kilometers (2,461 miles / 2,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Jeddah, it's 09:24 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,368 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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