Distance From Riyadh Air Base to Zürich Airport

The distance from Riyadh Air Base () to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 2607 miles or 4195 kilometers or 2264 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Zurich takes around 5 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riyadh Air Base, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 5 hours 59 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		4195 km
Statute Miles		2607 miles
Nautical Miles		2264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 59 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZRH

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 2 Hours.
Zurich time is 2 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-02-04, 12:30:59 +03
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-02-04, 10:30:59 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

Riyadh Air Base ( / OERY) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland