# Distance from Dortmund (DTM) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 457 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 457 km / 284 mi / 246 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 171° (south)
- **Return heading**: 352° (north)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Switzerland
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:57 in Dortmund, it's 23:57 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 991 ft (ZRH is higher than DTM)

## Airports

### [Dortmund Airport (DTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtm-dortmund-dortmund-airport/1ef266de-bce0-6f8e-ace7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dortmund, Germany
- ICAO: EDLW
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.520000, 7.610000
- Elevation: 425 ft

### [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZH
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 47.460000, 8.550000
- Elevation: 1,416 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Dortmund Airport (DTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtm-dortmund-dortmund-airport/1ef266de-bce0-6f8e-ace7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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