GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
1,291 km
802 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,291 km
802 mi / 697 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GLA ZRH
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GLA ZRH
ICAO Code EGPF LSZH
City Glasgow Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 26 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 47.460000, 8.550000

Glasgow (GLA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,291 kilometers (802 miles / 697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 23:26 in Glasgow, it's 00:26 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,390 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Glasgow International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 321° (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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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