Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Zürich Airport, JNB - ZRH Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 5231 miles or 8418 kilometers or 4543 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Zurich takes around 12 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 12 hours 1 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 • JNB - ZRH

Kilometers		8418 km
Statute Miles		5231 miles
Nautical Miles		4543 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 1 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to ZRH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - ZRH

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 1 Hours.
Zurich time is 1 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 20:06:58 SAST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-15, 19:06:58 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland