Distance From Onchon Air Base to Zürich Airport

The distance from Onchon Air Base () to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 5314 miles or 8552 kilometers or 4615 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 Onchon ( North Korea ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Onchon and Zurich takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Onchon Air Base, Onchon, North Korea to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 12 hours 13 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 • - ZRH

Kilometers		8552 km
Statute Miles		5314 miles
Nautical Miles		4615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Onchon Air Base to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - to ZRH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Onchon, North Korea and Zurich, Switzerland. .

Nonstop flight route between Onchon, North Korea and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZRH

Time difference between Onchon (North Korea) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 8 Hours.
Zurich time is 8 Hours behind Onchon.

Location	Local Time
Onchon (North Korea)	2026-03-21, 21:00:28 KST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-03-21, 13:00:28 CET

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

Onchon Air Base ( / ) Onchon, North Korea

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland