GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
3,998 km
2,484 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,998 km
2,484 mi / 2,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
88°
east

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GOH ZRH
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code GOH ZRH
ICAO Code BGGH LSZH
City Nuuk Zurich
Country Greenland Switzerland
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Zurich
Elevation 283 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nuuk (GOH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,998 kilometers (2,484 miles / 2,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland 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 03:47 in Nuuk, it's 06:47 in Zurich. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,133 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Godthaab / Nuuk Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 320° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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