LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
671 km
417 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
671 km
417 mi / 362 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LWR ZRH
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Zurich Airport
IATA Code LWR ZRH
ICAO Code EHLW LSZH
City Leeuwarden Zurich
Country Netherlands Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 47.460000, 8.550000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 671 kilometers (417 miles / 362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Leeuwarden, it's 10:16 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,413 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Leeuwarden Air Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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