RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
6,522 km
4,053 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,522 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
311°
northwest

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RUK ZRH
Airport Name Rukumkot Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code RUK ZRH
ICAO Code VNRK LSZH
City Rukumkot Zurich
Country Nepal Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,500 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, 82.190000 47.460000, 8.550000

Rukumkot (RUK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,522 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Nepal 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 00:38 in Rukumkot, it's 19:53 in Zurich. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,084 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Rukumkot Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Rukumkot (RUK) follows a heading of 80° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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