SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
4,616 km
2,868 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,616 km
2,868 mi / 2,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SHC ZRH
Airport Name Shire Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SHC ZRH
ICAO Code HASR LSZH
City Shire Zurich
Country Ethiopia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,207 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 14.080000, 38.270000 47.460000, 8.550000

Shire (SHC) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,616 kilometers (2,868 miles / 2,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:55 in Shire, it's 03:55 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,791 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Shire Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shire (SHC) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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