FCH
Fresno
United States
9,344 km
5,806 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,344 km
5,806 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FCH ZRH
Airport Name Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FCH ZRH
ICAO Code KFCH LSZH
City Fresno Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 280 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 36.700000, -119.800000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fresno (FCH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) in Fresno, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,344 kilometers (5,806 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Fresno, it's 23:37 in Zurich. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,136 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Fresno Chandler Executive Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fresno (FCH) follows a heading of 321° (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 Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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