PHX
Phoenix
United States
9,270 km
5,760 miles
ZIN
Interlaken Air Base
Switzerland
Distance
9,270 km
5,760 mi / 5,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
37°
northeast

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PHX ZIN
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Interlaken Air Base
IATA Code PHX ZIN
ICAO Code KPHX LSMI
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 46.680000, 7.880000

Phoenix (PHX) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 9,270 kilometers (5,760 miles / 5,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 10:34 in Phoenix, it's 18:34 in Interlaken Air Base. With a 8-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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Interlaken Air Base sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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