JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
9,039 km
5,616 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,039 km
5,616 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JOH ZRH
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JOH ZRH
ICAO Code FAPJ LSZH
City Port St Johns Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,227 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 47.460000, 8.550000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,039 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 08:39 in Port St Johns, it's 07:39 in Zurich.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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