VIE to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 603 km (375 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to VIE).
How far is it from Vienna to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 603 km (375 mi, 326 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 VIE to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly west of VIE.
How is the VIE to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written VIE-ZRH in IATA codes and LOWW-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| VIE | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vienna International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LOWW | LSZH |
| Country | Austria | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 600 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #31 | #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 817 ft (249 m) higher than VIE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying VIE to ZRH
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG | Niki | NLY | Flyniki | Active |
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AB, OS.
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 Vienna from Zurich?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 603 km (375 mi, 326 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from VIE to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between VIE and ZRH takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from VIE?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly west of Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Which airlines fly VIE to ZRH?
4 airlines appear on the VIE-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Niki, Korean Air, Swiss International Air Lines.
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