SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
12,116 km
7,529 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
12,116 km
7,529 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SWQ ZRH
Airport Name Sumbawa Besar Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SWQ ZRH
ICAO Code WADS LSZH
City Sumbawa Island Zurich
Country Indonesia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 16 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 117.410000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 12,116 kilometers (7,529 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Indonesia 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 13:35 in Sumbawa Island, it's 06:35 in Zurich. With a 7-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 1,400 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sumbawa Besar Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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