MKC
Kansas City
United States
7,759 km
4,821 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,759 km
4,821 mi / 4,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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MKC ZRH
Airport Name Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MKC ZRH
ICAO Code KMKC LSZH
City Kansas City Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 757 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -94.590000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kansas City (MKC) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,759 kilometers (4,821 miles / 4,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Kansas City, it's 19:48 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kansas City (MKC) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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