XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
3,941 km
2,449 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,941 km
2,449 mi / 2,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
312°
northwest

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XIJ ZRH
Airport Name Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base Zurich Airport
IATA Code XIJ ZRH
ICAO Code OKAJ LSZH
City Ahmed Al Jaber AB Zurich
Country Kuwait Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Zurich
Elevation 409 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 28.930000, 47.790000 47.460000, 8.550000

Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,941 kilometers (2,449 miles / 2,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, it's 08:02 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,007 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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