MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
6,734 km
4,184 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,734 km
4,184 mi / 3,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MBI ZRH
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MBI ZRH
ICAO Code HTMB LSZH
City Mbeya Zurich
Country Tanzania Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,600 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Mbeya (MBI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,734 kilometers (4,184 miles / 3,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Tanzania 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 01:41 in Mbeya, it's 23:41 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,184 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Mbeya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Mbeya (MBI) follows a heading of 151° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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