NUQ
Mountain View
United States
9,380 km
5,829 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NUQ ZRH
Airport Name Moffett Federal Airfield Zurich Airport
IATA Code NUQ ZRH
ICAO Code KNUQ LSZH
City Mountain View Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 37 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, -122.050000 47.460000, 8.550000

Mountain View (NUQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Mountain View, it's 12:10 in Zurich. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Moffett Federal Airfield.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Mountain View (NUQ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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