AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
4,637 km
2,881 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,637 km
2,881 mi / 2,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
329°
north northwest

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AXU ZRH
Airport Name Axum Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code AXU ZRH
ICAO Code HAAX LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,959 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 47.460000, 8.550000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,637 kilometers (2,881 miles / 2,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 06:57 in Axum Airport, it's 04:57 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,543 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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