KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
5,895 km
3,663 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,895 km
3,663 mi / 3,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KME ZRH
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KME ZRH
ICAO Code HRZA LSZH
City Kamembe Zurich
Country Rwanda Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,192 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kamembe (KME) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,895 kilometers (3,663 miles / 3,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Rwanda 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 09:37 in Kamembe, it's 08:37 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,776 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 154° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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