WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
7,856 km
4,882 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,856 km
4,882 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

WVB ZRH
Airport Name Walvis Bay Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WVB ZRH
ICAO Code FYWB LSZH
City Walvis Bay Zurich
Country Namibia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Zurich
Elevation 299 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -22.980000, 14.650000 47.460000, 8.550000

Walvis Bay (WVB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,856 kilometers (4,882 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Namibia 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 23:11 in Walvis Bay, it's 22:11 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,117 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Walvis Bay Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Walvis Bay (WVB) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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