JSH
Crete Island
Greece
1,991 km
1,237 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,991 km
1,237 mi / 1,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JSH ZRH
Airport Name Sitia Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JSH ZRH
ICAO Code LGST LSZH
City Crete Island Zurich
Country Greece Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Zurich
Elevation 376 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 47.460000, 8.550000

Crete Island (JSH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,991 kilometers (1,237 miles / 1,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Crete Island, it's 06:27 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sitia Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Crete Island (JSH) follows a heading of 127° (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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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