The flight distance from Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 15,993 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Vanuatu with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Pentecost Island, it's 18:56 in Zurich. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sara Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Pentecost Island (SSR) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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