Rome to Winterthur flights
Winterthur lies 692 km (430 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Rome | Winterthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Switzerland |
| Population | 2.3 million | 111,840 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | ZRH, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Winterthur
Crossing from Italy into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
Arriving in Winterthur
Winterthur is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 62 km), EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 91 km), Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | ZRH | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,139 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | FDH | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,729 ft | 1,367 ft |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (regional) | ACH | 63 km (39 mi) | 4,774 ft | 1,306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Winterthur from Rome?
692 km (430 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Winterthur by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Winterthur?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Winterthur flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Zürich Airport (ZRH); Winterthur also has FDH, BSL, ACH.
What currency do I need in Winterthur?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.