NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
8,416 km
5,230 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,416 km
5,230 mi / 4,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NLP ZRH
Airport Name Nelspruit Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NLP ZRH
ICAO Code FANS LSZH
City Nelspruit Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,875 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -25.500000, 30.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nelspruit (NLP) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,416 kilometers (5,230 miles / 4,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 South Africa with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Nelspruit, it's 09:05 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,459 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Nelspruit Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nelspruit (NLP) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nelspruit Airport (NLP) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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