GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,028 km
5,610 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN ZRH
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GCN ZRH
ICAO Code KGCN LSZH
City Grand Canyon Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,609 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 47.460000, 8.550000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 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 09:53 in Grand Canyon, it's 17:53 in Zurich. With a 8-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 5,193 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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