LHR to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 788 km (490 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to LHR).
How far is it from London to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 788 km (490 mi, 426 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 LHR to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly southeast of LHR.
How is the LHR to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-ZRH in IATA codes and EGLL-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| LHR | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LSZH |
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #48 |
EGLL 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 1,334 ft (407 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AB.
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 London from Zurich?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 788 km (490 mi, 426 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and ZRH takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from LHR?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly southeast of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-ZRH route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines.
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