HIE
Whitefield
United States
5,921 km
3,679 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,921 km
3,679 mi / 3,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
northeast

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HIE ZRH
Airport Name Mount Washington Regional Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HIE ZRH
ICAO Code KHIE LSZH
City Whitefield Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,072 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 44.370000, -71.550000 47.460000, 8.550000

Whitefield (HIE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,921 kilometers (3,679 miles / 3,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Whitefield, it's 04:51 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Whitefield (HIE) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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