ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
7,559 km
4,697 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
7,559 km
4,697 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
282°
west northwest

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ZRH ZSA
Airport Name Zurich Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code ZRH ZSA
ICAO Code LSZH MYSM
City Zurich San Salvador
Country Switzerland Bahamas
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Nassau
Elevation 1,416 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 47.460000, 8.550000 24.060000, -74.520000

Zurich (ZRH) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 7,559 kilometers (4,697 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Zurich, it's 04:38 in San Salvador. With a 6-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 1,392 feet between the two airports. San Salvador Airport sits lower than Zurich Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Zurich (ZRH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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