MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
7,659 km
4,759 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,659 km
4,759 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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MSL ZRH
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MSL ZRH
ICAO Code KMSL LSZH
City Muscle Shoals Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 551 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 47.460000, 8.550000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,659 kilometers (4,759 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 08:34 in Muscle Shoals, it's 15:34 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 Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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