HIN
Sacheon
South Korea
9,042 km
5,618 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,042 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
323°
northwest

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HIN ZRH
Airport Name Sacheon Air Base Zurich Airport
IATA Code HIN ZRH
ICAO Code RKPS LSZH
City Sacheon Zurich
Country South Korea Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Seoul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 25 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 35.090000, 128.070000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sacheon (HIN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sacheon Air Base (HIN) in Sacheon, South Korea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 South Korea 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 16:49 in Sacheon, it's 08:49 in Zurich. With a 8-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 1,391 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sacheon Air Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sacheon (HIN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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