The flight distance from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) in Port Macquarie, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,515 kilometers (10,262 miles / 8,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Port Macquarie, it's 04:31 in Zurich. With a 10-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 1,404 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Port Macquarie Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 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 Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.