ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
12,891 km
8,010 miles
ZRI
Serui-Japen Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ZRH ZRI
Airport Name Zurich Airport Serui Airport
IATA Code ZRH ZRI
ICAO Code LSZH WABO
City Zurich Serui-Japen Island
Country Switzerland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,416 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 47.460000, 8.550000 -1.880000, 136.240000

Zurich (ZRH) to Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland to Serui Airport (ZRI) in Serui-Japen Island, Indonesia is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Zurich, it's 16:41 in Serui-Japen Island. With a 8-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 1,366 feet between the two airports. Serui Airport sits lower than Zurich Airport.

The return flight from Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) to Zurich (ZRH) follows a heading of 323° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Serui Airport (ZRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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