OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
5,215 km
3,240 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,215 km
3,240 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OAS ZRH
Airport Name Sharana Airstrip Zurich Airport
IATA Code OAS ZRH
ICAO Code OASA LSZH
City Sharana Zurich
Country Afghanistan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,340 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 33.130000, 68.840000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sharana (OAS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,215 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:17 in Sharana, it's 22:47 in Zurich. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,924 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Sharana Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sharana (OAS) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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