# Distance from Laredo (LRD) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 9,014 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,014 km / 5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 19:18 in Laredo, it's 02:18 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 908 ft (ZRH is higher than LRD)

## Airports

### [Laredo International Airport (LRD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrd-laredo-laredo-international-airport/1ef266df-2810-6084-ba98-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Laredo, United States
- ICAO: KLRD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 27.540000, -99.460000
- Elevation: 508 ft

### [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZH
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 47.460000, 8.550000
- Elevation: 1,416 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:18 in Laredo, it's 02:18 in Zurich.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Laredo International Airport (LRD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrd-laredo-laredo-international-airport/1ef266df-2810-6084-ba98-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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