JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
5,132 km
3,189 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,132 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JIB ZRH
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JIB ZRH
ICAO Code HDAM LSZH
City Djibouti City Zurich
Country Djibouti Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Europe/Zurich
Elevation 49 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 47.460000, 8.550000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,132 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Djibouti 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 05:50 in Djibouti City, it's 03:50 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,367 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Djibouti-Ambouli Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 130° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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