KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
6,988 km
4,342 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,988 km
4,342 mi / 3,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KIW ZRH
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KIW ZRH
ICAO Code FLSO LSZH
City Kitwe Zurich
Country Zambia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,145 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kitwe (KIW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,988 kilometers (4,342 miles / 3,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Zambia 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 11:15 in Kitwe, it's 10:15 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,729 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 158° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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