Airport Comparison
| LIY | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport | Zurich Airport |
| IATA Code | LIY | ZRH |
| ICAO Code | KLHW | LSZH |
| City | Fort Stewart (Hinesville) | Zurich |
| Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Europe/Zurich |
| Elevation | 47 ft | 1,416 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.900000, -81.600000 | 47.460000, 8.550000 |
Fort Stewart (Hinesville) (LIY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) in Fort Stewart (Hinesville), United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,470 kilometers (4,642 miles / 4,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Fort Stewart (Hinesville), it's 08:25 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,369 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport.
The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Fort Stewart (Hinesville) (LIY) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.