FRB
Forbes
Australia
16,290 km
10,122 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
16,290 km
10,122 mi / 8,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FRB ZRH
Airport Name Forbes Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FRB ZRH
ICAO Code YFBS LSZH
City Forbes Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Zurich
Elevation 760 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 47.460000, 8.550000

Forbes (FRB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,290 kilometers (10,122 miles / 8,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Australia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Forbes, it's 05:12 in Zurich. With a 10-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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Forbes Airport (FRB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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