AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
5,312 km
3,301 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,312 km
3,301 mi / 2,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWA ZRH
Airport Name Awassa Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code AWA ZRH
ICAO Code HALA LSZH
City Awassa Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,450 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 47.460000, 8.550000

Awassa (AWA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,312 kilometers (3,301 miles / 2,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Ethiopia 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 10:24 in Awassa, it's 08:24 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,034 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 138° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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