LST
Launceston
Australia
16,712 km
10,384 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
16,712 km
10,384 mi / 9,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LST ZRH
Airport Name Launceston Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code LST ZRH
ICAO Code YMLT LSZH
City Launceston Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/Zurich
Elevation 562 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -41.550000, 147.210000 47.460000, 8.550000

Launceston (LST) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,712 kilometers (10,384 miles / 9,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in Launceston, it's 07:37 in Zurich. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Launceston (LST) follows a heading of 94° (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 Launceston Airport (LST) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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