VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
13,764 km
8,553 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
13,764 km
8,553 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VCD ZRH
Airport Name Victoria River Downs Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code VCD ZRH
ICAO Code YVRD LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Zurich
Elevation 89 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -16.400000, 131.000000 47.460000, 8.550000

Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,764 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Australia 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 02:20 in Victoria River Downs Airport, it's 17:50 in Zurich. With a 8.5-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 1,327 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Victoria River Downs Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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