WSH
Shirley
United States
6,236 km
3,875 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,236 km
3,875 mi / 3,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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WSH ZRH
Airport Name Brookhaven Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WSH ZRH
ICAO Code KHWV LSZH
City Shirley Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 81 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.820000, -72.870000 47.460000, 8.550000

Shirley (WSH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,236 kilometers (3,875 miles / 3,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Shirley, it's 07:12 in Zurich. With a 6-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 1,335 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Brookhaven Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shirley (WSH) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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