BWT
Burnie
Australia
16,574 km
10,299 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
16,574 km
10,299 mi / 8,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWT ZRH
Airport Name Wynyard Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BWT ZRH
ICAO Code YWYY LSZH
City Burnie Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Zurich
Elevation 62 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -41.000000, 145.730000 47.460000, 8.550000

Burnie (BWT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wynyard Airport (BWT) in Burnie, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,574 kilometers (10,299 miles / 8,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Burnie, it's 11:24 in Zurich. With a 10-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 1,354 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Wynyard Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Burnie (BWT) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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