FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
8,931 km
5,550 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,931 km
5,550 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FTU ZRH
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FTU ZRH
ICAO Code FMSD LSZH
City Tolanaro Zurich
Country Madagascar Switzerland
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 29 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,931 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Tolanaro, it's 01:10 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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