Windhoek to Zurich (WDH–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX8083cs
LX Swiss
359
9:40 PM
CAT
7:35 AM+1
CEST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK83+1
WK Edelweiss
359
9:40 PM
CAT
7:35 AM+1
CEST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8082cs
LX Swiss
359
10:05 AM
CEST
7:40 PM
CAT
9h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK82+1
WK Edelweiss
359
10:05 AM
CEST
7:40 PM
CAT
9h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MUC Munich 12h 5m 4YLHOS AIAZLH Munich (MUC) to Zurich flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 15m 4YLHLX AZDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zurich flights
JNB Johannesburg 15h 45m 4ZEKKQ LXSA Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich flights
CPT Cape Town 18h 5m 4ZEKFA WK Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich flights
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Windhoek to Zurich
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,864 mi 9h 55m nonstop

WDH–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,864 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WDH–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss Also: LX 3 359 9h55 LX
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – LX, WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WDH to ZRH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WDH to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zurich is 0 hours the same as Windhoek.
WDH: CAT · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Windhoek, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
4,864 mi / 7,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

WDH–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Windhoek to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance4,864 mi / 7,828 km
Flight time9h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WDH
IATA / ICAOWDH / FYWH
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Elevation5,640 ft / 1,719 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WDH to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Zürich Airport take about 9h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,864 miles.
1 airline operates flights from WDH to ZRH: Edelweiss.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Frankfurt Main and O.R. Tambo.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to WDH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from WDH to ZRH

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

WDH to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WDH to ZRH is about 9 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,864 miles (7,828 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Frankfurt Main and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.