GWY
Galway
Ireland
1,395 km
867 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,395 km
867 mi / 753 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GWY ZRH
Airport Name Galway Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GWY ZRH
ICAO Code EICM LSZH
City Galway Zurich
Country Ireland Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 81 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 47.460000, 8.550000

Galway (GWY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,395 kilometers (867 miles / 753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Ireland with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Galway, it's 07:44 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,335 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Galway Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 304° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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