The flight distance from Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,960 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:18 in Wasu, it's 02:18 in Zurich. With a 9-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 1,382 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Wasu Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Wasu (WSU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.