ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
2,565 km
1,594 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
2,565 km
1,594 mi / 1,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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ALY ZRH
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ALY ZRH
ICAO Code HEAX LSZH
City Alexandria Zurich
Country Egypt Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Zurich
Elevation -6 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 47.460000, 8.550000

Alexandria (ALY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 2,565 kilometers (1,594 miles / 1,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt 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 23:39 in Alexandria, it's 22:39 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,422 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than El Nouzha Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 127° (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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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