NHT
London
United Kingdom
791 km
491 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
791 km
491 mi / 427 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NHT ZRH
Airport Name RAF Northolt Zurich Airport
IATA Code NHT ZRH
ICAO Code EGWU LSZH
City London Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 124 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 51.550000, -0.420000 47.460000, 8.550000

London (NHT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Northolt (NHT) in London, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 791 kilometers (491 miles / 427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:34 in London, it's 07:34 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,292 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than RAF Northolt.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to London (NHT) follows a heading of 308° (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 RAF Northolt (NHT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.