# Distance from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 453 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 453 km / 282 mi / 245 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 165° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 346° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Switzerland
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:26 in Essen Mulheim Airport, it's 05:26 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 992 ft (ZRH is higher than ESS)

## Airports

### [Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ess-essen-mulheim-airport/1ef266de-bca2-60f4-a380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany
- ICAO: EDLE
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.400000, 6.940000
- Elevation: 424 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

- [Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ess-essen-mulheim-airport/1ef266de-bca2-60f4-a380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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