ROD
Robertson
South Africa
9,108 km
5,659 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,108 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

ROD ZRH
Airport Name Robertson Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ROD ZRH
ICAO Code FARS LSZH
City Robertson Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 640 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -33.810000, 19.900000 47.460000, 8.550000

Robertson (ROD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,108 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 South Africa 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 20:23 in Robertson, it's 19:23 in Zurich.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Robertson (ROD) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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