Distance From Horta Airport to Zürich Airport, HOR - ZRH Distance

The distance from Horta Airport (HOR) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1961 miles or 3155 kilometers or 1703 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Horta ( Portugal ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Horta and Zurich takes around 4 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Horta Airport, Horta, Portugal to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 4 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HOR - ZRH

Kilometers		3155 km
Statute Miles		1961 miles
Nautical Miles		1703 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 30 minutes

Horta Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - HOR to ZRH Flight Path

Location of Horta Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Horta to Zurich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Horta, Portugal and Zurich, Switzerland. .

Nonstop flight route between Horta, Portugal and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HOR - ZRH

Time difference between Horta (Portugal) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 2 Hours.
Zurich time is 2 Hours ahead of Horta.

Location	Local Time
Horta (Portugal)	2026-06-15, 05:45:54 +00
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-06-15, 07:45:54 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Horta Airport (HOR / LPHR) Horta, Portugal

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland