UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
9,015 km
5,602 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UTW ZRH
Airport Name Queenstown Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code UTW ZRH
ICAO Code FAQT LSZH
City Queenstown Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,637 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -31.920000, 26.880000 47.460000, 8.550000

Queenstown (UTW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 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 14:18 in Queenstown, it's 13:18 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,221 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Queenstown Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Queenstown (UTW) follows a heading of 164° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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