AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
4,485 km
2,787 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,485 km
2,787 mi / 2,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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AHB ZRH
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code AHB ZRH
ICAO Code OEAB LSZH
City Abha Zurich
Country Saudi Arabia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,858 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 47.460000, 8.550000

Abha (AHB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,485 kilometers (2,787 miles / 2,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Abha, it's 10:34 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,442 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 125° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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