RMF to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 3,338 km (2,074 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to RMF).
How far is it from Marsa Alam to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 3,338 km (2,074 mi, 1,802 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 RMF to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 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 RMF.
How is the RMF to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written RMF-ZRH in IATA codes and HEMA-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Marsa Alam International Airport is RMF (HEMA), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| RMF | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Marsa Alam International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | HEMA | LSZH |
| Country | Egypt | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 213 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1203 | #48 |
HEMA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,204 ft (367 m) higher than RMF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying RMF 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 |
| 4T | Belair Airlines | BHP | Belair | 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 Marsa Alam from Zurich?
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 3,338 km (2,074 mi, 1,802 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from RMF to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between RMF and ZRH takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from RMF?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF).
Which airlines fly RMF to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the RMF-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Helvetic Airways, Belair Airlines.
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