PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
1,272 km
791 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
1,272 km
791 mi / 687 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PIK ZRH
Airport Name Glasgow Prestwick Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PIK ZRH
ICAO Code EGPK LSZH
City Glasgow Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 65 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 55.510000, -4.590000 47.460000, 8.550000

Glasgow (PIK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 1,272 kilometers (791 miles / 687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Glasgow, it's 09:19 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,351 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow (PIK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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