UTN
Upington
South Africa
8,531 km
5,301 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,531 km
5,301 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

UTN ZRH
Airport Name Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code UTN ZRH
ICAO Code FAUP LSZH
City Upington Zurich
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,782 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -28.400000, 21.260000 47.460000, 8.550000

Upington (UTN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,531 kilometers (5,301 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 South Africa 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 09:02 in Upington, it's 08:02 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,366 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Upington (UTN) follows a heading of 169° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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