NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
5,946 km
3,694 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,946 km
3,694 mi / 3,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NUU ZRH
Airport Name Nakuru Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NUU ZRH
ICAO Code HKNK LSZH
City Nakuru Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,200 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -0.300000, 36.160000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nakuru (NUU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,946 kilometers (3,694 miles / 3,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Kenya 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 23:37 in Nakuru, it's 21:37 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,784 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Nakuru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nakuru (NUU) follows a heading of 145° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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