SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
7,820 km
4,859 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,820 km
4,859 mi / 4,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
356°
north

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SWP ZRH
Airport Name Swakopmund Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SWP ZRH
ICAO Code FYSM LSZH
City Swakopmund Zurich
Country Namibia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Zurich
Elevation 207 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -22.660000, 14.570000 47.460000, 8.550000

Swakopmund (SWP) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,820 kilometers (4,859 miles / 4,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Namibia 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 14:47 in Swakopmund, it's 13:47 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,209 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Swakopmund Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Swakopmund (SWP) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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