FMS
Fort Madison
United States
7,441 km
4,623 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,441 km
4,623 mi / 4,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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FMS ZRH
Airport Name Fort Madison Municipal Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FMS ZRH
ICAO Code KFSW LSZH
City Fort Madison Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 722 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.660000, -91.330000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Madison (FMS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,441 kilometers (4,623 miles / 4,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 06:17 in Fort Madison, it's 13:17 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fort Madison (FMS) 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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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