# Distance from Elista (ESL) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 2,696 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,696 km / 1,675 mi / 1,456 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 79° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Switzerland
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 03:25 in Elista, it's 02:25 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 915 ft (ZRH is higher than ESL)

## Airports

### [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Elista, Russia
- ICAO: URWI
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 46.370000, 44.330000
- Elevation: 501 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:25 in Elista, it's 02:25 in Zurich.

## Related

- [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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