KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
5,943 km
3,693 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,943 km
3,693 mi / 3,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRE ZRH
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KRE ZRH
ICAO Code HBBO LSZH
City Kirundo Zurich
Country Burundi Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,511 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kirundo (KRE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,943 kilometers (3,693 miles / 3,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Burundi 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 07:01 in Kirundo, it's 06:01 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,095 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 153° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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