TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
15,111 km
9,390 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
15,111 km
9,390 mi / 8,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TAQ ZRH
Airport Name Tarcoola Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TAQ ZRH
ICAO Code YTAR LSZH
City Tarcoola Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -30.700000, 134.580000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tarcoola (TAQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 15,111 kilometers (9,390 miles / 8,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Australia 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 04:06 in Tarcoola, it's 18:36 in Zurich. With a 9.5-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 Tarcoola Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tarcoola (TAQ) follows a heading of 88° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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