MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
6,165 km
3,831 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,165 km
3,831 mi / 3,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MGQ ZRH
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MGQ ZRH
ICAO Code HCMM LSZH
City Mogadishu Zurich
Country Somalia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Zurich
Elevation 29 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 47.460000, 8.550000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,165 kilometers (3,831 miles / 3,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Somalia 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 23:19 in Mogadishu, it's 21:19 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Aden Adde International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 133° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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