ATH
Athens
Greece
1,639 km
1,018 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,639 km
1,018 mi / 885 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
315°
northwest

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ATH ZRH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ATH ZRH
ICAO Code LGAV LSZH
City Athens Zurich
Country Greece Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Zurich
Elevation 308 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 47.460000, 8.550000

Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,639 kilometers (1,018 miles / 885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Greece with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Athens, it's 10:24 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,108 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (ATH) 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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