ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
4,516 km
2,806 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,516 km
2,806 mi / 2,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
26°
north northeast

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ZIG ZRH
Airport Name Ziguinchor Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ZIG ZRH
ICAO Code GOGG LSZH
City Ziguinchor Zurich
Country Senegal Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 75 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 12.560000, -16.280000 47.460000, 8.550000

Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,516 kilometers (2,806 miles / 2,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Senegal 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 16:26 in Ziguinchor, it's 17:26 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Ziguinchor Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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