IRS
Sturgis
United States
6,990 km
4,343 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,990 km
4,343 mi / 3,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
49°
northeast

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IRS ZRH
Airport Name Kirsch Municipal Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code IRS ZRH
ICAO Code KIRS LSZH
City Sturgis Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Zurich
Elevation 925 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 41.810000, -85.440000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sturgis (IRS) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,990 kilometers (4,343 miles / 3,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 03:26 in Sturgis, it's 09:26 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 Sturgis (IRS) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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