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Flight Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JNBFAOR
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,418 km5,231 miles • 4,545 NM
Destination Airport
LSZHZRH
Zurich, Switzerland
Zürich Airport
Direct Distance
8,418 km
5,231 Statute Miles
4,545 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 24m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
758 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
346° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 24m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 39m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 41m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇨🇭 Switzerland
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- City / Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FAOR
- Coordinates: -26.1401°, 28.2468°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 5558 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
- City / Country: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO Code: LSZH
- Coordinates: 47.4581°, 8.5481°
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Elevation: 1417 ft
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