STN
London
United Kingdom
773 km
480 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
773 km
480 mi / 418 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

STN ZRH
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code STN ZRH
ICAO Code EGSS LSZH
City London Zurich
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 348 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 47.460000, 8.550000

London (STN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 773 kilometers (480 miles / 418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 07:10 in London, it's 08:10 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,068 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than London Stansted Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to London (STN) follows a heading of 313° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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