# Distance from Van (VAN) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 2,972 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,972 km / 1,847 mi / 1,605 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 97° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 13:45 in Van, it's 12:45 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,064 ft (ZRH is lower than VAN)

## Airports

### [Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/van-van-van-ferit-melen-airport/1ef266df-5906-6c88-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Van, Turkey
- ICAO: LTCI
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 38.470000, 43.330000
- Elevation: 5,480 ft

### [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZH
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 47.460000, 8.550000
- Elevation: 1,416 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:45 in Van, it's 12:45 in Zurich.

## Related

- [Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/van-van-van-ferit-melen-airport/1ef266df-5906-6c88-ae5c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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