Distance From Tawa Airport to Zürich Airport, TWY - ZRH Distance

The distance from Tawa Airport (TWY) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 8718 miles or 14030 kilometers or 7571 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 Tawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawa and Zurich takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tawa Airport, Tawa, Papua New Guinea to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 20 hours 2 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 • TWY - ZRH

Kilometers		14030 km
Statute Miles		8718 miles
Nautical Miles		7571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Tawa Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - TWY to ZRH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Tawa, Papua New Guinea and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TWY - ZRH

Time difference between Tawa (Papua New Guinea) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 8 Hours.
Zurich time is 8 Hours behind Tawa.

Location	Local Time
Tawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-04, 11:58:55 +10
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-08-04, 03:58:55 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

Tawa Airport (TWY / AYTW) Tawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland