ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
745 km
463 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
745 km
463 mi / 402 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
117°
east southeast

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ESH ZRH
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ESH ZRH
ICAO Code EGKA LSZH
City Brighton Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 47.460000, 8.550000

Brighton (ESH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 745 kilometers (463 miles / 402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Brighton, it's 04:15 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Shoreham Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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