NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
8,750 km
5,437 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,750 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
317°
northwest

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NEU ZRH
Airport Name Sam Neua Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NEU ZRH
ICAO Code VLSN LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country Laos Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,281 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 20.420000, 104.070000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,750 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Sam Neua Airport, it's 11:42 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Sam Neua Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sam Neua Airport (NEU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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