CPH to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 950 km (591 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 950 km (591 mi, 513 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CPH to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly south of CPH.
How is the CPH to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-ZRH in IATA codes and EKCH-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| CPH | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | LSZH |
| Country | Denmark | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #48 |
EKCH starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,400 ft (427 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH to ZRH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Copenhagen from Zurich?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 950 km (591 mi, 513 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and ZRH takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from CPH?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly south of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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