KSY
Kars
Turkey
2,843 km
1,767 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
2,843 km
1,767 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KSY ZRH
Airport Name Kars Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KSY ZRH
ICAO Code LTCF LSZH
City Kars Zurich
Country Turkey Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,889 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kars (KSY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 2,843 kilometers (1,767 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Kars, it's 09:11 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,473 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kars Airport (KSY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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