LCA to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 2,505 km (1,556 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to LCA).
How far is it from Larnaca to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 2,505 km (1,556 mi, 1,353 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 LCA to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of LCA.
How is the LCA to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written LCA-ZRH in IATA codes and LCLK-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Larnaca International Airport is LCA (LCLK), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| LCA | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Larnaca International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LCLK | LSZH |
| Country | Cyprus | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #177 | #48 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,409 ft (429 m) higher than LCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L | Helvetic Airways | OAW | Helvetic | Active |
| CY | Cyprus Airways | CYP | Cyprus | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LX.
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 Larnaca from Zurich?
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 2,505 km (1,556 mi, 1,353 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LCA to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between LCA and ZRH takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from LCA?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Larnaca International Airport (LCA).
Which airlines fly LCA to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the LCA-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Helvetic Airways, Cyprus Airways.
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