LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
9,521 km
5,916 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
42°
northeast

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LQM ZRH
Airport Name Caucaya Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code LQM ZRH
ICAO Code SKLG LSZH
City Puerto Leguizamo Zurich
Country Colombia Switzerland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zurich
Elevation 573 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -0.180000, -74.770000 47.460000, 8.550000

Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Colombia 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 14:50 in Puerto Leguizamo, it's 20:50 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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