XMD
Madison
United States
7,518 km
4,671 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,518 km
4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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XMD ZRH
Airport Name Madison Municipal Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code XMD ZRH
ICAO Code KMDS LSZH
City Madison Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,718 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 44.020000, -97.090000 47.460000, 8.550000

Madison (XMD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madison Municipal Airport (XMD) in Madison, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,518 kilometers (4,671 miles / 4,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Madison, it's 03:22 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Madison (XMD) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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