BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
9,069 km
5,635 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,069 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF ZRH
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BIF ZRH
ICAO Code KBIF LSZH
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,947 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,069 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:13 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 01:13 in Zurich. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,531 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 309° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.