OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
4,554 km
2,829 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,554 km
2,829 mi / 2,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

OXB ZRH
Airport Name Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code OXB ZRH
ICAO Code GGOV LSZH
City Bissau Zurich
Country Guinea-Bissau Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Bissau Europe/Zurich
Elevation 129 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 11.890000, -15.650000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bissau (OXB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,554 kilometers (2,829 miles / 2,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 09:09 in Bissau, it's 10:09 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,287 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bissau (OXB) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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