GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
7,518 km
4,671 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,518 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GFY ZRH
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GFY ZRH
ICAO Code FYGF LSZH
City Grootfontein Zurich
Country Namibia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,636 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 47.460000, 8.550000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,518 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Namibia 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 13:26 in Grootfontein, it's 12:26 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,220 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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