The flight distance from Rumginae Airport (RMN) in Rumginae Airport, Papua New Guinea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,581 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 13:40 in Rumginae Airport, it's 04:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Rumginae Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Rumginae Airport (RMN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Rumginae Airport (RMN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.