SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
6,571 km
4,083 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,571 km
4,083 mi / 3,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SUT ZRH
Airport Name Sumbawanga Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SUT ZRH
ICAO Code HTSU LSZH
City Sumbawanga Zurich
Country Tanzania Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,920 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, 31.670000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sumbawanga (SUT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,571 kilometers (4,083 miles / 3,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 23:33 in Sumbawanga, it's 21:33 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,504 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Sumbawanga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sumbawanga (SUT) follows a heading of 153° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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