DUS to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 445 km (277 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 445 km (277 mi, 240 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 DUS to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly south of DUS.
How is the DUS to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-ZRH in IATA codes and EDDL-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| DUS | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | LSZH |
| Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #48 |
EDDL 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 1,270 ft (387 m) higher than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS to ZRH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | 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 Düsseldorf from Zurich?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 445 km (277 mi, 240 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and ZRH takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from DUS?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly south of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the DUS-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines.
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