SGX
Songea
Tanzania
6,996 km
4,347 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,996 km
4,347 mi / 3,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SGX ZRH
Airport Name Songea Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SGX ZRH
ICAO Code HTSO LSZH
City Songea Zurich
Country Tanzania Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,445 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -10.680000, 35.580000 47.460000, 8.550000

Songea (SGX) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,996 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Tanzania 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 00:50 in Songea, it's 22:50 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,029 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Songea Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Songea (SGX) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Songea Airport (SGX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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