The flight distance from Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 14,738 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Tabiteuea South, it's 09:05 in Zurich. With a 11-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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Tabiteuea South Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.