MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
9,087 km
5,647 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,087 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
43°
northeast

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MQU ZRH
Airport Name Jose Celestino Mutis Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code MQU ZRH
ICAO Code SKQU LSZH
City Mariquita Zurich
Country Colombia Switzerland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,531 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 5.210000, -74.880000 47.460000, 8.550000

Mariquita (MQU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,087 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 13:52 in Mariquita, it's 19:52 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 Mariquita (MQU) follows a heading of 269° (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 Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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