CYW
Celaya
Mexico
9,702 km
6,029 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,702 km
6,029 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

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CYW ZRH
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CYW ZRH
ICAO Code MMCY LSZH
City Celaya Zurich
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,709 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 47.460000, 8.550000

Celaya (CYW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,702 kilometers (6,029 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mexico 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 14:37 in Celaya, it's 21:37 in Zurich. With a 7-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 4,293 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 298° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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