BIO
Bilbao
Spain
1,006 km
625 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,006 km
625 mi / 543 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BIO ZRH
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BIO ZRH
ICAO Code LEBB LSZH
City Bilbao Zurich
Country Spain Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Zurich
Elevation 138 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bilbao (BIO) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,006 kilometers (625 miles / 543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Bilbao, it's 00:53 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,278 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Bilbao Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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