FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
880 km
547 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
880 km
547 mi / 475 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FFD ZRH
Airport Name RAF Fairford Zurich Airport
IATA Code FFD ZRH
ICAO Code EGVA LSZH
City Fairford Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 286 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 51.680000, -1.790000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fairford (FFD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 880 kilometers (547 miles / 475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 18:56 in Fairford, it's 19:56 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than RAF Fairford.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fairford (FFD) follows a heading of 306° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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