BFH
Curitiba
Brazil
9,947 km
6,181 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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BFH ZRH
Airport Name Bacacheri Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BFH ZRH
ICAO Code SBBI LSZH
City Curitiba Zurich
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,057 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -25.410000, -49.230000 47.460000, 8.550000

Curitiba (BFH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacacheri Airport (BFH) in Curitiba, Brazil to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Curitiba, it's 13:16 in Zurich. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,641 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Bacacheri Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Curitiba (BFH) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bacacheri Airport (BFH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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