CUB
Columbia
United States
7,273 km
4,519 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,273 km
4,519 mi / 3,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUB ZRH
Airport Name Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CUB ZRH
ICAO Code KCUB LSZH
City Columbia Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 193 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -81.000000 47.460000, 8.550000

Columbia (CUB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) in Columbia, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,273 kilometers (4,519 miles / 3,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Columbia, it's 13:50 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Columbia (CUB) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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