PRG to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 511 km (318 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to PRG).
How far is it from Prague to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 511 km (318 mi, 276 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 PRG to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly southwest of PRG.
How is the PRG to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written PRG-ZRH in IATA codes and LKPR-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Václav Havel Airport Prague is PRG (LKPR), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| PRG | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Václav Havel Airport Prague | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LKPR | LSZH |
| Country | Czech Republic | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #85 | #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 170 ft (52 m) higher than PRG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PRG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| OK | Czech Airlines | CSA | Csa-Lines | Active |
| QS | Travel Service | TVS | Skytravel | 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 Prague from Zurich?
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 511 km (318 mi, 276 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PRG to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between PRG and ZRH takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from PRG?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly southwest of Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
Which airlines fly PRG to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the PRG-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines, Czech Airlines, Travel Service.
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