RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,174 km
2,594 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,174 km
2,594 mi / 2,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ZRH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code RUH ZRH
ICAO Code OERK LSZH
City Riyadh Zurich
Country Saudi Arabia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 47.460000, 8.550000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,174 kilometers (2,594 miles / 2,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Saudi Arabia 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 10:14 in Riyadh, it's 08:14 in Zurich.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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