BHM
Birmingham
United States
7,694 km
4,781 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,694 km
4,781 mi / 4,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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BHM ZRH
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BHM ZRH
ICAO Code KBHM LSZH
City Birmingham Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 650 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 47.460000, 8.550000

Birmingham (BHM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,694 kilometers (4,781 miles / 4,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:18 in Birmingham, it's 07:18 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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