The flight distance from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,644 kilometers (5,993 miles / 5,207 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 06:15 in Reyes Acozac, it's 13:15 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Santa Lucia Air Force Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.