BTM
Butte
United States
8,152 km
5,066 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,152 km
5,066 mi / 4,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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BTM ZRH
Airport Name Bert Mooney Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BTM ZRH
ICAO Code KBTM LSZH
City Butte Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,551 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 45.950000, -112.500000 47.460000, 8.550000

Butte (BTM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) in Butte, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,152 kilometers (5,066 miles / 4,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 17:32 in Butte, it's 01:32 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 4,135 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Bert Mooney Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Butte (BTM) follows a heading of 322° (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 Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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