TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
13,523 km
8,403 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
13,523 km
8,403 mi / 7,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
324°
northwest

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TBG ZRH
Airport Name Tabubil Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TBG ZRH
ICAO Code AYTB LSZH
City Tabubil Zurich
Country Papua New Guinea Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,570 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -5.280000, 141.230000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tabubil (TBG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,523 kilometers (8,403 miles / 7,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:01 in Tabubil, it's 21:01 in Zurich. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tabubil (TBG) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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