RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
14,986 km
9,312 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
14,986 km
9,312 mi / 8,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RCM ZRH
Airport Name Richmond Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code RCM ZRH
ICAO Code YRMD LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Zurich
Elevation 676 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -20.700000, 143.120000 47.460000, 8.550000

Richmond Airport (RCM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 14,986 kilometers (9,312 miles / 8,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Richmond Airport, it's 05:12 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Richmond Airport (RCM) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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