NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
5,988 km
3,721 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,988 km
3,721 mi / 3,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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NYE ZRH
Airport Name Nyeri Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NYE ZRH
ICAO Code HKNI LSZH
City Nyeri Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,830 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -0.360000, 36.980000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nyeri (NYE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,988 kilometers (3,721 miles / 3,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Kenya 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 13:50 in Nyeri, it's 11:50 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,414 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Nyeri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nyeri (NYE) follows a heading of 144° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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