SIS
Sishen
South Africa
8,476 km
5,267 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,476 km
5,267 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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SIS ZRH
Airport Name Sishen Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SIS ZRH
ICAO Code FASS LSZH
City Sishen Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,848 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -27.650000, 23.000000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sishen (SIS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,476 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 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 16:09 in Sishen, it's 15:09 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,432 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Sishen Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sishen (SIS) follows a heading of 167° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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