HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
8,723 km
5,420 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,723 km
5,420 mi / 4,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HLW ZRH
Airport Name Hluhluwe Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HLW ZRH
ICAO Code FAHL LSZH
City Hluhluwe Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 249 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -28.020000, 32.280000 47.460000, 8.550000

Hluhluwe (HLW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,723 kilometers (5,420 miles / 4,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Hluhluwe, it's 06:10 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,167 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Hluhluwe Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hluhluwe (HLW) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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