JIN
Jinja
Uganda
5,745 km
3,570 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,745 km
3,570 mi / 3,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JIN ZRH
Airport Name Jinja Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JIN ZRH
ICAO Code HUJI LSZH
City Jinja Zurich
Country Uganda Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Kampala Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,855 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 0.450000, 33.200000 47.460000, 8.550000

Jinja (JIN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,745 kilometers (3,570 miles / 3,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Uganda 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 09:59 in Jinja, it's 07:59 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,439 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Jinja Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Jinja (JIN) follows a heading of 148° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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