The flight distance from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,786 kilometers (6,081 miles / 5,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Shimojishima Airport, it's 23:30 in Zurich. 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 1,362 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Shimojishima Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.