BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
1,782 km
1,107 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,782 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

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BZI ZRH
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BZI ZRH
ICAO Code LTBF LSZH
City Balikesir Zurich
Country Turkey Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 340 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 47.460000, 8.550000

Balikesir (BZI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,782 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:08 in Balikesir, it's 06:08 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,076 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Balikesir Merkez Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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