GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
9,848 km
6,119 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,848 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
317°
northwest

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GNS ZRH
Airport Name Binaka Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GNS ZRH
ICAO Code WIMB LSZH
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Zurich
Country Indonesia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Zurich
Elevation 20 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 47.460000, 8.550000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,848 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 11:29 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Binaka Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 90° (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 Binaka Airport (GNS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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